CGHS Neurology Test Rates: EEG, EMG, NCV and Sleep Study

Tingling hands, blackouts, weakness and daytime sleepiness all end up at the same set of tests, and the CGHS list prices each of them separately.

The tables below cover the neurophysiology tests, the bedside spinal and biopsy procedures, and the specialised laboratory tests used in multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.

CGHS EEG, EMG and Nerve Conduction Test Rates (effective 13 October 2025)

Super-speciality hospitals are billed at the NABH rate for these codes. The OM sets the non-NABH rate 15% below the NABH rate for the same code.

• Electroencephalogram (EEG) / video EEG, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) / video EEG, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Electromyography (EMG), Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Electromyography (EMG), NABH — Rs 1,500
• Nerve conduction velocity (NCV), two or more limbs, Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Nerve conduction velocity (NCV), two or more limbs, NABH — Rs 1,500
• Repetitive nerve stimulation — decremental response, before and after neostigmine, Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Repetitive nerve stimulation — decremental response, before and after neostigmine, NABH — Rs 1,500
• Repetitive nerve stimulation — incremental response, Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Repetitive nerve stimulation — incremental response, NABH — Rs 1,500
• Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), NABH — Rs 1,500
• Brachial plexus study, Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Brachial plexus study, NABH — Rs 1,500
• Polysomnography / level I sleep study, including room rent and titration, Non-NABH — Rs 7,650
• Polysomnography / level I sleep study, including room rent and titration, NABH — Rs 9,000

Spinal Fluid, Biopsy and Mapping Procedures

• Lumbar puncture, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Lumbar puncture, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Lumbar pressure monitoring, Non-NABH — Rs 7,820
• Lumbar pressure monitoring, NABH — Rs 9,200
• Nerve biopsy, Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Nerve biopsy, NABH — Rs 20,000
• Brain biopsy, Non-NABH — Rs 36,550
• Brain biopsy, NABH — Rs 43,000
• Brain mapping, Non-NABH — Rs 23,375
• Brain mapping, NABH — Rs 27,500

Neurology Laboratory Tests

• CSF basic studies — cell count, protein, sugar, Gram stain, India ink, AFB smear, Non-NABH — Rs 298
• CSF basic studies — cell count, protein, sugar, Gram stain, India ink, AFB smear, NABH — Rs 350
• Oligoclonal bands (multiple sclerosis), Non-NABH — Rs 1,913
• Oligoclonal bands (multiple sclerosis), NABH — Rs 2,250
• Myelin basic protein, Non-NABH — Rs 2,975
• Myelin basic protein, NABH — Rs 3,500
• Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody titre (myasthenia gravis), Non-NABH — Rs 3,825
• Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody titre (myasthenia gravis), NABH — Rs 4,500
• Anti-MuSK antibody titre, Non-NABH — Rs 5,695
• Anti-MuSK antibody titre, NABH — Rs 6,700

Rates shown are as per the CGHS approved package rates (Office Memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI) dated 03.10.2025, effective 2025-10-13) (2025 (effective 13.10.2025)) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

NCV and EMG Are Separate Codes

Nerve conduction velocity across two or more limbs and electromyography are separate codes at Rs 1,275 each (non-NABH). A neurologist investigating a suspected nerve or muscle problem often orders both in one sitting, and both are billed.

The Sleep Study Rate Includes the Room

Level I polysomnography is Rs 7,650 (non-NABH) and Rs 9,000 (NABH), and that figure is stated to include the room rent and the titration. A separate room charge in addition to it is not correct for this code.

How CGHS Package Rates Work

A CGHS package rate is an all-inclusive amount covering admission, surgeon and anaesthetist charges, operation theatre, nursing, routine investigations, medicines and accommodation for the standard length of stay. For an investigation, the rate is the whole charge for that test at an empanelled facility.

The 2025 memorandum lists three columns for every code: a non-NABH rate, a NABH rate that is about 15% higher, and for some categories a further super-speciality rate. Which column applies depends on the accreditation status of the hospital or laboratory you are treated at, not on your ward entitlement.

High-value implants, stents, lenses and devices are not part of the package. Where a code says the rate excludes an implant or a drug, that item is reimbursed separately against its own notified ceiling.

Referral and Prior Permission

For planned (non-emergency) procedures, a CGHS beneficiary needs a referral from the CGHS wellness centre and prior permission from the competent authority. Emergency treatment at an empanelled hospital is reimbursed up to CGHS rates without prior permission.

For investigations, the test has to be prescribed by a CGHS medical officer or by a specialist at a government or empanelled hospital for the empanelled laboratory to bill it as a cashless CGHS test.

• Carry a valid CGHS card and follow your ward entitlement (based on pay or pension)
• Use an empanelled hospital or laboratory for cashless treatment up to CGHS rates
• Obtain prior permission and a referral for planned surgery
• Ask for the OM code the hospital is billing against, and check it against the rate list

These Rates Are Revised

CGHS revises its package rates periodically, and the memorandum in force on the date of your treatment is the one that applies. The figures on this page are from the memorandum effective 13 October 2025. Before you plan a procedure, confirm the current figure for your code on the official memorandum linked above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CGHS rate for an NCV test?

Nerve conduction velocity across two or more limbs is Rs 1,275 (non-NABH) and Rs 1,500 (NABH) under the rates effective 13 October 2025.

What does CGHS pay for an EEG?

An electroencephalogram, including video EEG, is Rs 850 (non-NABH) and Rs 1,000 (NABH).

Is a sleep study covered under CGHS?

Yes. Level I polysomnography is Rs 7,650 (non-NABH) and Rs 9,000 (NABH), and the rate includes room rent and titration.

Are myasthenia gravis antibody tests on the list?

Yes. The acetylcholine receptor antibody titre is Rs 3,825 (non-NABH) and the anti-MuSK antibody titre is Rs 5,695. Both need a specialist prescription to be billed as CGHS investigations.

Related

• CGHS neurosurgery rate list
• CGHS brain surgery rate list
• CGHS MRI and CT scan rates
• CGHS rate list for common procedures

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.