CPT code 54220 identifies irrigation of the corpora cavernosa, a targeted urologic procedure used to treat priapism and prevent ischemic injury. Nationally, this code captures an urgent, often emergency intervention that has implications for clinical outcomes, facility billing, and post-procedure follow-up. It is relevant across inpatient and emergency settings where prompt procedural management is required.

Key payers in the scope of this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of the clinical context for coding and billing, typical sites of service, and common procedural considerations tied to claims for this code. The publication also summarizes common modifiers and operational billing notes provided in the input, and flags where data such as associated taxonomies, specific ICD-10 diagnoses, and related codes are not supplied.

This report is intended for national audiences—healthcare revenue cycle professionals, urology clinicians involved in procedural coding, and payer policy teams—to clarify what CPT code 54220 represents, which settings it applies to, and what elements are typically documented on claims. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.