Digital Electroencephalography

Digital EEG is considered for payment:
▪ For early detection of intracranial complications during surgery neurological disorders that could result in reduced cerebral perfusion (for example: carotid endarterectomy and aneurysmal surgery).
▪ During the postoperative period; for monitoring and early detection of patients at risk of developing epileptic seizures in the care unit intensive.
▪ In the preoperative evaluation of patients with epilepsy.
▪ Extended monitoring of patients with spikes in tracings or with seizures epileptiformes, to facilitate their evaluation.
In the case that an extended digital monitoring is carried out, there is no additional payment.
Its use is not considered for payment for the following conditions:
▪ Post-concussion syndrome
▪ Mild to moderate brain trauma
▪ Learning disorders
▪ Attention disorders
▪ Schizophrenia
▪ Depression
▪ Alcoholism
▪ Abuse of controlled substances