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93281 Pm device progr evaluation multi

Medicine

Also known as: CRT-P eval, biventricular PM, resynchronization therapy pacemaker

Programming and analysis evaluation of multiple site pacing (biventricular) implantable pacemaker.

In Plain Language

heart failure pacemaker setup

Clinical Context

Evaluation of cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers for heart failure management optimizing ventricular synchrony.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.83
Total RVU0.83

Est. Medicare Payment

$27.72

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 0.83, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

cardiologyelectrophysiologyheart failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93281?

CPT 93281 (Pm device progr evaluation multi) is a Medicine code. Programming and analysis evaluation of multiple site pacing (biventricular) implantable pacemaker.

Who uses CPT code 93281?

CPT 93281 is used by cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure. Evaluation of cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers for heart failure management optimizing ventricular synchrony.

When is CPT 93281 used?

Evaluation of cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers for heart failure management optimizing ventricular synchrony.

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