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95980 Io anal gast n-stim initial

Medicine

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 RVU0.78
Total RVU0.78

Est. Medicare Payment

$26.05

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

GastroenterologyNeurologySurgery

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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