92961 Cardioversion electric int
Also known as: internal cardioversion, ICD therapy, implantable defibrillator shock
Cardioversion of abnormal cardiac arrhythmia via internal shock delivery using implanted device.
Clinical Context
Therapeutic intervention delivered by implanted cardioverter-defibrillator in response to detected malignant arrhythmia, standard treatment for sustained ventricular arrhythmias in high-risk patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.23 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.24 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.98 |
| Total RVU | 6.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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