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93153 Interrog without prgrmg ipnss

Medicine

Also known as: simple device interrogation, device check

Interrogation of implantable pacemaker or defibrillator without programming capability.

In Plain Language

basic heart device check

Clinical Context

Brief office assessment of device function for battery status and safety checks without parameter modification.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.42
Total RVU0.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$14.03

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 0.42, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

cardiologyelectrophysiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93153?

CPT 93153 (Interrog without prgrmg ipnss) is a Medicine code. Interrogation of implantable pacemaker or defibrillator without programming capability.

Who uses CPT code 93153?

CPT 93153 is used by cardiology, electrophysiology. Brief office assessment of device function for battery status and safety checks without parameter modification.

When is CPT 93153 used?

Brief office assessment of device function for battery status and safety checks without parameter modification.

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