Cavernous Nerves by Electrical Stimulation with Penile Plethsmography

Medicare does not cover cavernous nerve electrical stimulation with penile plethysmography (cavernosal nerve mapping) and has determined the test is not reasonable and necessary for beneficiaries undergoing nerve-sparing prostatic or colorectal surgical procedures (effective August 24, 2006). There are no nationally covered indications listed in this NCD; see §20.14 for related plethysmography policy. (NCD last reviewed September 2006.)

"Cavernous nerve electrical stimulation with penile plethysmography (cavernosal nerve mapping) is non-covered by Medicare and is considered not reasonable and necessary for beneficiaries undergoing ..."

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