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Penile plethysmography is a diagnostic procedure that utilizes a plethysmograph, a specialized device designed to measure blood flow in various parts of the body, specifically focusing on the penis in this context. This procedure is primarily employed to assess erectile dysfunction, a condition characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. There are two main types of plethysmography used in this evaluation: the volumetric air chamber type and the circumferential transducer type. The volumetric air chamber type involves placing a chamber over the penis, where the device measures the amount of air displaced as the penis becomes erect, providing quantitative data on erectile function. Alternatively, the circumferential transducer type employs a rubber ring filled with mercury or indium/gallium, which is positioned around the shaft of the penis. This method measures changes in diameter as the penis engorges with blood during an erection. After the procedure, the physician analyzes the collected data and generates a written interpretation of the results, which aids in diagnosing the underlying causes of erectile dysfunction.
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Penile plethysmography is indicated for the evaluation of erectile dysfunction, which may arise from various underlying conditions. The following are specific indications for performing this procedure:
The procedure for penile plethysmography involves several key steps to ensure accurate measurement of erectile function. The following outlines the procedural steps:
Post-procedure care for penile plethysmography typically involves providing the patient with information regarding the results and any necessary follow-up actions. The physician will discuss the findings from the plethysmography and may recommend additional tests or treatments based on the results. Patients are generally advised to resume normal activities following the procedure, as there are no significant recovery requirements. However, any concerns or unusual symptoms should be reported to the physician promptly. The written interpretation of the results will be documented in the patient's medical record for future reference and ongoing management of erectile dysfunction.
| Short Descr | PENILE PLETHYSMOGRAPHY | Medium Descr | PENILE PLETHYSMOGRAPHY | Long Descr | Penile plethysmography | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | 000 - Endoscopic or Minor Procedure | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 1 - Diagnostic Tests for Radiology Services | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Procedure or Service, Not Discounted when Multiple | ASC Payment Indicator | Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T2D - Other tests - other | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 116 - Diagnostic procedures, male genital |
| 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. |
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