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91132 Electrogastrography

Medicine

Also known as: gastric electrical activity, electrogastro, stomach electrical test

Electrogastrography to measure and record the electrical activity of the stomach muscle.

In Plain Language

electrical test of stomach; measurement of stomach muscle electricity

Clinical Context

Diagnostic test measuring gastric slow wave activity to evaluate gastroparesis and gastric dysrhythmias in patients with nausea and vomiting.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.51
Total RVU0.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$17.03

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

With a work RVU of 0.51, this code ranks in the 35th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

GastroenterologyInternal MedicineSurgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 91132?

CPT 91132 (Electrogastrography) is a Medicine code. Electrogastrography to measure and record the electrical activity of the stomach muscle.

Who uses CPT code 91132?

CPT 91132 is used by Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Surgery. Diagnostic test measuring gastric slow wave activity to evaluate gastroparesis and gastric dysrhythmias in patients with nausea and vomiting.

When is CPT 91132 used?

Diagnostic test measuring gastric slow wave activity to evaluate gastroparesis and gastric dysrhythmias in patients with nausea and vomiting.

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