Summary & Overview
CPT 95982: Gastric Neurostimulator Interrogation and Reprogramming
CPT code 95982 designates subsequent electronic analysis and reprogramming of an implanted gastric neurostimulator pulse generator. This code captures follow-up device management when a provider interrogates the pulse generator, evaluates stimulation parameters and system function, and adjusts programming to maintain or improve therapeutic effect. Nationally, accurate capture of these services affects device management quality metrics and influences reimbursement for ongoing neuromodulation care.
Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context for gastric neurostimulation device follow-up, common billing considerations tied to this procedure, and the payer landscape relevant to coverage and coding practice. The publication also highlights typical sites of service and how this code fits into the continuum of neuromodulation care. If specific payer policies, comparative benchmarks, or associated diagnosis coding are required, those details are presented in accompanying sections. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable.
Billing Code Overview
CPT code 95982 covers subsequent electronic analysis and reprogramming of a previously implanted gastric neurostimulator pulse generator system to verify and adjust device function. This procedure involves interrogation of the implanted pulse generator, assessment of stimulation parameters and device performance, and reprogramming as needed to optimize therapy.
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Service type: Device interrogation and reprogramming
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center, hospital outpatient department, or physician office where device programming equipment and trained personnel are available.
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 54-year-old patient with a previously implanted gastric neurostimulator for refractory gastroparesis presents for a scheduled device check. The patient reports intermittent worsening of nausea and early satiety over the past month. The device implantation was performed several years prior and the pulse generator remains in place with percutaneous programming access. The clinical workflow includes device interrogation via a programmer to review battery status, lead impedance, sensing and stimulation parameters, and event logs; adjustment of stimulation amplitude, pulse width, or frequency as needed; documentation of any changes; and communication of results to the patient and referring gastroenterologist. The visit is typically performed in an outpatient clinic or ambulatory surgery center equipped with the manufacturer’s programmer and occurs under local anesthesia only when access to the implant pocket or hardware is required (not typical for routine reprogramming). The procedure is billed using 95982 for subsequent electronic analysis and reprogramming of an existing gastric neurostimulator pulse generator system.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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00 | No modifier. | Use when no special modifier applies to the service. |