2025 CPT code 51792
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Surgery Feed
Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, including placement of anal or urethral electrodes
Modifiers may be applicable.
Medical necessity for EMG is established when there is clinical suspicion of a neuromuscular disorder affecting the anal or urethral sphincters, such as incontinence or pelvic floor dysfunction. The test helps guide treatment decisions.
Performed by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, often a urologist or neurologist specializing in pelvic floor disorders.
In simple words: This procedure measures the electrical activity in the muscles that control your bladder and bowel function. Small needles or sticky pads are used to detect the electrical signals from these muscles, helping doctors understand how well they're working.
Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, including placement of anal or urethral electrodes. This procedure involves measuring the electrical activity of the anal or urethral sphincter muscles to assess their function. It's typically performed by inserting small needle electrodes into the muscles or by placing surface electrodes near the sphincters. The electrical signals generated by the muscles are then recorded and analyzed.
Example 1: A patient with fecal incontinence undergoes EMG to evaluate the function of the anal sphincter., A patient with urinary incontinence undergoes EMG to assess the activity of the urethral sphincter., Following a spinal cord injury, EMG is used to determine the extent of nerve damage affecting the anal and urethral sphincters.
Documentation should include medical history, physical exam findings, the reason for the EMG, the procedure performed, the interpretation of the results, and any associated diagnoses.
- Specialties:Urology, Neurology, Colorectal Surgery
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital