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92953 Temporary external pacing

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Also known as: external pacing, transcutaneous pacing, emergency pacing

Temporary external cardiac pacing performed by a physician.

Clinical Context

Emergency procedure to support cardiac rhythm in patients with severe bradycardia, high-degree atrioventricular block, or cardiac arrest unresponsive to medications.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.01
Practice Expense RVU0.01
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.03

Est. Medicare Payment

$1.00

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

emergency medicinecardiologyinternal medicine

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