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Computer Analysis of a Brain Wave Recording

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 95957

A specialized computer-based analysis of a previously recorded brain wave study (EEG), used to detect specific patterns associated with seizures, such as brief abnormal spikes in electrical activity. It is typically ordered when a standard reading of the recording needs a more detailed, targeted review for subtle seizure-related activity. This analysis does not involve a new recording session — it works with a recording that has already been captured.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Computer Analysis of a Brain Wave Recording cost?

$275

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $275 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $257 to $331.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $275 · 10th to 90th $200 to $437
$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $275

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$416.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$288.40
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$691.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$125.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$263.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,258.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$954.99
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$691.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$223.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$912.01
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$616.60

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Minnesota than in New Mexico. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 45th of 51

$275

MN $631NM $229

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.