92953 Temporary external pacing
Also known as: external pacing, transcutaneous pacing, emergency pacing
Temporary external cardiac pacing performed by a physician.
In Plain Language
temporary heart rhythm control; external heart stimulation
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.01, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Medicine codes — 78.0x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92953?
CPT 92953 (Temporary external pacing) is a Medicine code. Temporary external cardiac pacing performed by a physician.
Who uses CPT code 92953?
CPT 92953 is used by emergency medicine, cardiology, internal medicine. Emergency procedure to support cardiac rhythm in patients with severe bradycardia, high-degree atrioventricular block, or cardiac arrest unresponsive to medications.
When is CPT 92953 used?
Emergency procedure to support cardiac rhythm in patients with severe bradycardia, high-degree atrioventricular block, or cardiac arrest unresponsive to medications.
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