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A member asked:
Was told by sister that doctor should have asked me to contract my muscle when performing emg. is this true? because it didn't happen.
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Comments: Tough to say if your EMG was done properly or thoroughly, and this test has become a "bone of contention" since Medicare sharply reduced doctor fees, inappropriately. You need to contact the doc who did the study, and ask the specific question you pose, and also, find out what was the outcome. Good luck.
Answered 2/20/2015
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