Other terms
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
- Neurocritical Care
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Neurogastroenterology
- Neurology
- Neuromuscular Medicine
- Neuromuscular Transmission
- New Drug Application (NDA)
- NK cells
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Objective Endpoints
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
Nerve conduction studies are a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the functioning of the peripheral nervous system. They measure the action potential created by stimulation of a peripheral nerve and the neurophysiologic response. The non-invasive nature and low risk posed by nerve conduction studies often make them the first tools used for the assessment of a peripheral nerve disorder. Nerve conduction studies may be conducted by neurologists, physiatrists, and physical therapists.
- Diagnosis of focal and generalized peripheral nerve disorders
- Differentiation of primary nerve and muscle disorders
- Classification of nerve conduction abnormalities
Source: LCD – Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (L35897). (n.d.). CMS.Gov. Retrieved May 30, 2022, from https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdId=35897&ver=27
