92953 Temporary external pacing
Medicine
Global 0d
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 RVU | 0.01 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.01 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 0.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1.00
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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