Sam Bishop, a 38-year-old male, was in an automobile accident and was transported to the nearest hospital, unconscious. The ED physician, Dr. Dexter, attempted to awaken Sam with stimulant without success. Dr. Dexter performs an EEG due to Sam's comatose condition. What is the correct code for the EEG?

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CPT code 95822 is the correct code for an EEG performed on a patient in a comatose state, as it specifically covers an EEG for someone who is comatose.

Sam Bishop, a 38-Year-Old Male, Was in an Automobile Accident