93618 Indctj arrhythmia elec pacg
Also known as: Programmed stimulation, arrhythmia induction, PES study
Electrophysiology study with programmed electrical stimulation and pacing to induce and assess arrhythmia inducibility.
In Plain Language
arrhythmia provocation test; abnormal rhythm induction; electrical stress test
Clinical Context
Uses electrical pacing to induce arrhythmias for diagnostic assessment, risk stratification, and therapy evaluation. Essential in syncope evaluation and sudden death risk assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.00 |
| Total RVU | 4.00 |
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 4.00, this code ranks in the 90th percentile among Medicine codes — 5.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93618?
CPT 93618 (Indctj arrhythmia elec pacg) is a Medicine code. Electrophysiology study with programmed electrical stimulation and pacing to induce and assess arrhythmia inducibility.
Who uses CPT code 93618?
CPT 93618 is used by Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. Uses electrical pacing to induce arrhythmias for diagnostic assessment, risk stratification, and therapy evaluation. Essential in syncope evaluation and sudden death risk assessment.
When is CPT 93618 used?
Uses electrical pacing to induce arrhythmias for diagnostic assessment, risk stratification, and therapy evaluation. Essential in syncope evaluation and sudden death risk assessment.
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