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93284 Prgrmg evaluation implantable defibrillator

Medicine

Also known as: CRT-D eval, ICD with biventricular pacing

Programming and analysis evaluation of implantable defibrillator with cardiac resynchronization therapy.

In Plain Language

combination heart failure and shock device

Clinical Context

Evaluation of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators combining resynchronization pacing with defibrillation capability.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.22
Total RVU1.22

Est. Medicare Payment

$40.75

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 1.22, this code ranks in the 63rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

cardiologyelectrophysiologyheart failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93284?

CPT 93284 (Prgrmg evaluation implantable defibrillator) is a Medicine code. Programming and analysis evaluation of implantable defibrillator with cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Who uses CPT code 93284?

CPT 93284 is used by cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure. Evaluation of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators combining resynchronization pacing with defibrillation capability.

When is CPT 93284 used?

Evaluation of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators combining resynchronization pacing with defibrillation capability.

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