92960 Cardioversion electric external
Medicine
Global 0d
Also known as: external cardioversion, defibrillation, electrical shock therapy
Elective cardioversion of abnormal cardiac arrhythmia via external shock.
Clinical Context
Elective treatment for patients with supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, performed in controlled setting with anesthesia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.53 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.15 |
| Total RVU | 4.63 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$154.64
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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