CPT code 54240: Penile plethysmography, stimulus-response measurement2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Tennessee
Penile plethysmography records penile response to controlled stimuli for a documented physiologic assessment of erectile or sexual arousal response.
In Tennessee, Medicare pays $104.33 for 54240 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 54240 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 54240 covers
Penile plethysmography measures changes in penile circumference or volume while a patient is exposed to a controlled stimulus protocol. A trained clinician or staff member conducts the test, and a physician interprets the recorded response. It is used in specialized urology or sexual-medicine evaluations when the question concerns the physiologic response to stimuli, rather than sleep-related erections or anatomy alone.
Report 54240 when this measurement and interpretation are performed; documentation should identify the protocol, recorded response, clinical question, and interpretation. The global service includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. The global service may be billed without a component modifier, or the interpretation with modifier 26 and the equipment and staff with modifier TC. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documented medical necessity; co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Tennessee compares for 54240
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 54240 runs from $100.99 in Arkansas to $143.03 in San Benito County, CA. Tennessee pays $104.33. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Tennessee · this page$104.33
- Los Angeles, CA · California$124.41+$20.08
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$127.65+$23.32
- Miami, FL · Florida$126.06+$21.73
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$122.50+$18.17
- Manhattan, NY · New York$130.21+$25.88
- Alaska · Alaska$135.75+$31.42
Other areas in Tennessee first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $102.36 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $100.99 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $110.29 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $117.55 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $117.01 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $132.92 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $123.52 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $119.14 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $122.07 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $121.60 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $123.96 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $139.83 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $139.61 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $143.03 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $142.10 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $119.72 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $124.74 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $121.92 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $125.96 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $132.60 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $116.98 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $116.36 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $120.40 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $112.00 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $119.46 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $113.78 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $115.72 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $107.62 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $119.16 | — |
| IowaIowa | $103.78 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $104.60 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $114.90 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $111.44 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $120.41 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $105.14 | — |
| KansasKansas | $103.79 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $105.58 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $110.37 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $105.61 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $126.62 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $115.94 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $120.15 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $113.87 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $105.60 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $110.19 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $115.58 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $108.54 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $110.38 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $109.18 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $110.18 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $104.25 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $102.62 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $113.22 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $106.54 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $109.26 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $104.16 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $115.01 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $126.58 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $121.46 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $109.28 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $112.18 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $133.75 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $122.62 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $130.53 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $108.06 | — |
| OhioOhio | $107.73 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $104.91 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $119.28 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $110.99 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $117.90 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $107.63 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $113.83 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $115.43 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $107.38 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $108.79 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $116.25 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $107.01 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $111.53 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $112.41 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $111.86 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $111.98 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $115.64 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $109.33 | — |
| UtahUtah | $108.72 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $110.18 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $113.83 | — |
| VermontVermont | $109.29 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $115.57 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $128.63 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $105.93 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $107.75 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $111.49 | — |
54240 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$100.99
$135.75
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $135.75 | 1 |
| AL | $102.36 | 1 |
| AR | $100.99 | 1 |
| AZ | $110.29 | 1 |
| CA | $116.98–$143.03 | 29 |
| CO | $116.36 | 1 |
| CT | $120.40 | 1 |
| DC | $127.65 | 1 |
| DE | $112.00 | 1 |
| FL | $113.78–$126.06 | 3 |
| GA | $107.62–$115.72 | 2 |
| GU | $119.16 | 1 |
| HI | $119.16 | 1 |
| IA | $103.78 | 1 |
| ID | $104.60 | 1 |
| IL | $111.44–$122.50 | 4 |
| IN | $105.14 | 1 |
| KS | $103.79 | 1 |
| KY | $105.58 | 1 |
| LA | $105.61–$110.37 | 2 |
| MA | $115.94–$126.62 | 2 |
| MD | $113.87–$127.65 | 3 |
| ME | $105.60–$110.19 | 2 |
| MI | $108.54–$115.58 | 2 |
| MN | $110.38 | 1 |
| MO | $104.25–$110.18 | 3 |
| MS | $102.62 | 1 |
| MT | $113.22 | 1 |
| NC | $106.54 | 1 |
| ND | $109.26 | 1 |
| NE | $104.16 | 1 |
| NH | $115.01 | 1 |
| NJ | $121.46–$126.58 | 2 |
| NM | $109.28 | 1 |
| NV | $112.18 | 1 |
| NY | $108.06–$133.75 | 5 |
| OH | $107.73 | 1 |
| OK | $104.91 | 1 |
| OR | $110.99–$119.28 | 2 |
| PA | $107.63–$117.90 | 2 |
| PR | $113.83 | 1 |
| RI | $115.43 | 1 |
| SC | $107.38 | 1 |
| SD | $108.79 | 1 |
| TN | $104.33 | 1 |
| TX | $107.01–$116.25 | 8 |
| UT | $108.72 | 1 |
| VA | $110.18–$127.65 | 2 |
| VI | $113.83 | 1 |
| VT | $109.29 | 1 |
| WA | $115.57–$128.63 | 2 |
| WI | $105.93 | 1 |
| WV | $107.75 | 1 |
| WY | $111.49 | 1 |
How the 54240 rate is calculated
Each of 54240’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 54240
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.28
1.28 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.91
1.91 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.20
0.20 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.3900
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$113.23
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Tennessee inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
6,266
- Code
- 54240
- Physician work
- 1.28
- Practice expense
- 1.91
- Malpractice
- 0.20
GPCI2026.csv
95
- Locality
- Tennessee
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.909
- Malpractice
- 0.537
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.28 | × 1.000 | 1.2800 |
| Practice expense | 1.91 | × 0.909 | 1.7362 |
| Malpractice | 0.20 | × 0.537 | 0.1074 |
| Total RVUs | 3.1236 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Tennessee$104.33
Office: (1.28 × 1 + 1.91 × 0.909 + 0.2 × 0.537) × $33.4009 = $104.33
Payment rules and modifiers for 54240
The CMS indicators that decide how 54240 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 54240
Penile plethysmography, stimulus-response measurement
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
54240 without 26 · national office
$113.23
Penile plethysmography, stimulus-response measurement
54240-26 · Professional component
$66.47
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 54240 has changed in Tennessee
54240 · Office / nonfacility
$104.33
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $7.09 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $97.24 to $104.33 (7.3%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$97.24changed to$104.33
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.31 changed to 1.28
- Practice expense RVU 1.79 changed to 1.91
- Malpractice RVU 0.17 changed to 0.20
- Practice expense GPCI 0.896 changed to 0.909
- Malpractice GPCI 0.544 changed to 0.537
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$98.82changed to$97.24
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 1.76 changed to 1.79
- Malpractice RVU 0.15 changed to 0.17
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$97.20changed to$98.82
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$98.93changed to$97.20
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 1.69 changed to 1.76
- Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.15
- Practice expense GPCI 0.894 changed to 0.896
- Malpractice GPCI 0.518 changed to 0.544
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$98.41changed to$98.93
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 1.62 changed to 1.69
- Malpractice RVU 0.18 changed to 0.19
- Practice expense GPCI 0.892 changed to 0.894
- Malpractice GPCI 0.492 changed to 0.518
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$97.32changed to$98.41
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.57 changed to 1.62
- Malpractice RVU 0.16 changed to 0.18
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$98.08changed to$97.32
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.49 changed to 1.57
- Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.16
- Practice expense GPCI 0.897 changed to 0.892
- Malpractice GPCI 0.509 changed to 0.492
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$98.68changed to$98.08
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.48 changed to 1.49
- Malpractice RVU 0.18 changed to 0.14
- Practice expense GPCI 0.901 changed to 0.897
- Malpractice GPCI 0.526 changed to 0.509
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$99.90changed to$98.68
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Malpractice RVU 0.25 changed to 0.18
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
April 1, 2018
RVU18B
No ratechanged to$99.90
Held through RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D, RVU17A, RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D, RVU18AR1.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $104.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $104.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $104.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $104.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $97.24 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $98.82 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $98.82 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $98.82 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $98.82 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $97.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $98.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $98.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $98.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $98.93 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $98.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $98.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $98.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $98.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $97.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $97.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $97.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $97.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $98.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $98.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $98.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $98.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $98.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $98.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $98.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $98.68 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Tennessee rate applies
Tennessee is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 504 cities and communities in Tennessee. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Adams
- Adamsville
- Alamo
- Alcoa
- Alexandria
- Algood
- Allardt
- Altamont
54240 billing questions
How is 54240 different from 54250?
54240 measures penile response during a controlled stimulus protocol. 54250 evaluates nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity during sleep.
Can the professional and technical portions be billed separately?
Yes. Report modifier 26 for the physician's interpretation or modifier TC for the equipment and staff; without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.
What documentation supports 54240?
Document the clinical question, stimulus protocol, recorded penile response, and physician interpretation so the record shows that plethysmography was performed.
Should modifier 50 be used for bilateral testing?
No. CMS identifies bilateral adjustment as inappropriate for this code.
What same-day care is included?
The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documented medical necessity, while co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are not permitted.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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