95981 Io anal gast n-stim subsq
Also known as: gastric stimulation follow-up, GES analysis, gastric pacemaker check
Intracranial/intra-abdominal injection of gastric non-stimulation application, subsequent analysis or adjustment.
In Plain Language
stomach stimulator check-up; gastric device monitoring
Clinical Context
Subsequent evaluation and routine monitoring of previously placed gastric electrical stimulation system without reprogramming of stimulation parameters.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 0.29 |
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 0.29, this code ranks in the 18th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95981?
CPT 95981 (Io anal gast n-stim subsq) is a Medicine code. Intracranial/intra-abdominal injection of gastric non-stimulation application, subsequent analysis or adjustment.
Who uses CPT code 95981?
CPT 95981 is used by Gastroenterology, Neurology. Subsequent evaluation and routine monitoring of previously placed gastric electrical stimulation system without reprogramming of stimulation parameters.
When is CPT 95981 used?
Subsequent evaluation and routine monitoring of previously placed gastric electrical stimulation system without reprogramming of stimulation parameters.
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