92960 Cardioversion electric external
Also known as: external cardioversion, defibrillation, electrical shock therapy, cardioversion, shock heart, defibrillation electrical
Elective cardioversion of abnormal cardiac arrhythmia via external shock.
In Plain Language
electric shock to reset heart rhythm; external electrical therapy
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
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 1.95, this code ranks in the 78th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92960?
CPT 92960 (Cardioversion electric external) is a Medicine code. Elective cardioversion of abnormal cardiac arrhythmia via external shock.
Who uses CPT code 92960?
CPT 92960 is used by cardiology, emergency medicine, internal medicine. Elective treatment for patients with supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, performed in controlled setting with anesthesia.
When is CPT 92960 used?
Elective treatment for patients with supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, performed in controlled setting with anesthesia.
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