Why Post‑Concussion Fog Needs Objective Data
Many patients feel mentally “slowed” or unfocused weeks after a mild traumatic brain injury, even when CT or routine neuro exams look normal. Relying on symptom checklists alone can delay return‑to‑play, prolong uncertainty, and expose you to medicolegal risk. The COGNISION System lets you record EEG and event‑related potentials (ERP) in a standard exam room, giving you measurable evidence of cortical processing speed and attention so you can confirm recovery, or catch lingering deficits, without extra imaging.
What the Test Captures
During the session your patient wears a lightweight headset and listens to a series of auditory tones. Proprietary software aligns the brain‑wave response to each tone, then scores:
- ERP latency and amplitude (P300 and related waves) that flag slowed cognitive processing or reduced attentional resources.
- Resting EEG rhythms that reveal abnormal slowing or excess variability.
The full recording lasts about 20–40 minutes after a ten‑minute setup, and results appear immediately in a color‑coded report you can review before the patient leaves.
When to Use COGNISION in Concussion Care
Order the test when:
- A patient reports cognitive fog beyond 7–10 days post‑injury.
- You need objective evidence to clear athletes or workers for return to full duty.
- Baseline data are required for high‑risk sports participants at pre‑season evaluations.
Turning Results into Clinical Action
Prolonged P300 latency or reduced amplitude confirms persistent neural slowing and supports continued cognitive rest, vestibular therapy, or neurology referral. Normal values give you documented confidence to advance activity levels. Repeat testing provides an objective trend that demonstrates improvement to patients, parents, coaches, and insurers.
Workflow and Reimbursement Advantages
- Minimal disruption: Technicians can be trained quickly; testing fits between standard visits.
- Immediate documentation: PDF reports drop straight into the chart for easy sharing with specialists.
- Multiple CPT codes: 92552, 95816, 95957 and related electroencephalography services average about $750 in Medicare reimbursement per patient, helping the system pay for itself.
- Financing options: Finance plans are available with up to one‑year payment deferral, easing the budget impact while you establish protocols.
Key Takeaway
By integrating the COGNISION System into concussion follow‑up visits you replace guesswork with quantifiable brain‑function data. Objective ERP/EEG results let you tailor recovery plans, document readiness to return, and reassure patients that their concerns are being measured, not just heard.
Contact Primary Care Diagnostics to schedule a demonstration of the COGNISION® System or discuss onboarding details for your practice.
