93146 Interrog crtd sinus bat inpatient with
Also known as: pacemaker interrogation and programming, pacemaker optimization
Interrogation and analysis of implantable cardiac pacemaker system with parameters and programming capability (in office/outpatient).
In Plain Language
heart pacemaker check and adjustment
Clinical Context
Office-based evaluation of pacemaker with ability to modify settings including rate, output, sensitivity, and other parameters to optimize cardiac pacing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.90 |
| Total RVU | 0.90 |
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. 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 0.90, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93146?
CPT 93146 (Interrog crtd sinus bat inpatient with) is a Medicine code. Interrogation and analysis of implantable cardiac pacemaker system with parameters and programming capability (in office/outpatient).
Who uses CPT code 93146?
CPT 93146 is used by cardiology, electrophysiology. Office-based evaluation of pacemaker with ability to modify settings including rate, output, sensitivity, and other parameters to optimize cardiac pacing.
When is CPT 93146 used?
Office-based evaluation of pacemaker with ability to modify settings including rate, output, sensitivity, and other parameters to optimize cardiac pacing.
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