93616 Esophageal recording with pacg
Also known as: Esophageal pacing, esophageal pacing study, transesophageal pacing
Esophageal recording with esophageal pacing to assess cardiac response and provoke arrhythmias.
In Plain Language
throat electrical heart stimulation test; esophageal pacing study; non-invasive arrhythmia induction
Clinical Context
Non-invasive arrhythmia induction through esophageal pacing combined with recording to assess arrhythmia mechanism and risk without intracardiac catheterization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.24 |
| Total RVU | 1.24 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. 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 1.24, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93616?
CPT 93616 (Esophageal recording with pacg) is a Medicine code. Esophageal recording with esophageal pacing to assess cardiac response and provoke arrhythmias.
Who uses CPT code 93616?
CPT 93616 is used by Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. Non-invasive arrhythmia induction through esophageal pacing combined with recording to assess arrhythmia mechanism and risk without intracardiac catheterization.
When is CPT 93616 used?
Non-invasive arrhythmia induction through esophageal pacing combined with recording to assess arrhythmia mechanism and risk without intracardiac catheterization.
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