95980 Io anal gast n-stim initial
Also known as: gastric electrical stimulation initial, GES placement, gastric pacemaker
Intracranial/intra-abdominal injection of gastric non-stimulation application, initial electrode placement and system set-up.
In Plain Language
stomach stimulator placement; gastric nerve stimulation start
Clinical Context
Initial placement of electrode system for gastric electrical stimulation in gastroparesis treatment; involves electrode positioning and device initialization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Total RVU | 0.78 |
Est. Medicare Payment
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 0.78, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Medicine codes — exactly at the median. The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95980?
CPT 95980 (Io anal gast n-stim initial) is a Medicine code. Intracranial/intra-abdominal injection of gastric non-stimulation application, initial electrode placement and system set-up.
Who uses CPT code 95980?
CPT 95980 is used by Gastroenterology, Neurology, Surgery. Initial placement of electrode system for gastric electrical stimulation in gastroparesis treatment; involves electrode positioning and device initialization.
When is CPT 95980 used?
Initial placement of electrode system for gastric electrical stimulation in gastroparesis treatment; involves electrode positioning and device initialization.
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