93286 Peri-px evaluation pm/ldls pm inpatient
Also known as: perioperative PM check, pre-op pacemaker evaluation
Perioperative evaluation of implantable pacemaker or leadless pacemaker in office or inpatient setting.
In Plain Language
surgery preparation pacemaker check
Clinical Context
Preoperative assessment of pacemaker function and programming changes prior to non-cardiac surgery to prevent electromagnetic interference.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 0.29 |
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 0.29, this code ranks in the 18th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93286?
CPT 93286 (Peri-px evaluation pm/ldls pm inpatient) is a Medicine code. Perioperative evaluation of implantable pacemaker or leadless pacemaker in office or inpatient setting.
Who uses CPT code 93286?
CPT 93286 is used by cardiology, electrophysiology. Preoperative assessment of pacemaker function and programming changes prior to non-cardiac surgery to prevent electromagnetic interference.
When is CPT 93286 used?
Preoperative assessment of pacemaker function and programming changes prior to non-cardiac surgery to prevent electromagnetic interference.
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