CPT® Code 43882

The CPT® Code 43882 refers to the procedure involving the revision or removal of gastric neurostimulator electrodes specifically located in the antrum of the stomach through an open surgical approach. This procedure is typically indicated for patients suffering from medically refractory gastroparesis, a condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying that does not respond to conventional treatments. The gastric neurostimulator, often referred to as a gastric pacemaker, is a device designed to alleviate symptoms associated with gastroparesis, such as severe nausea and vomiting, by delivering continuous electrical stimulation to the stomach's nerves. During the initial implantation, which is coded as CPT® 43881, electrodes are placed in the stomach's antrum to facilitate this stimulation. However, CPT® 43882 is specifically utilized when there is a need to revise or remove these electrodes, indicating a subsequent surgical intervention following the initial placement. This code is essential for accurately documenting and billing for the surgical management of complications or adjustments related to the gastric neurostimulator system.