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.
In Plain Language
implanted device heart shock; internal electrical therapy
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 |
| Total RVU | 4.23 |
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 4.23, this code ranks in the 90th percentile among Medicine codes — 5.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92961?
CPT 92961 (Cardioversion electric int) is a Medicine code. Cardioversion of abnormal cardiac arrhythmia via internal shock delivery using implanted device.
Who uses CPT code 92961?
CPT 92961 is used by cardiology, electrophysiology, internal medicine. Therapeutic intervention delivered by implanted cardioverter-defibrillator in response to detected malignant arrhythmia, standard treatment for sustained ventricular arrhythmias in high-risk patients.
When is CPT 92961 used?
Therapeutic intervention delivered by implanted cardioverter-defibrillator in response to detected malignant arrhythmia, standard treatment for sustained ventricular arrhythmias in high-risk patients.
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