CPT code 92602: Implant reprogramming, subsequent, under age 72026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Chicago, IL

Reports a follow-up session to adjust a cochlear implant’s programming for a patient younger than 7 after initial diagnostic analysis and programming.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality

In Chicago, IL, Medicare pays $98.20 for 92602 in the office and $56.58 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$98.20Office (non-facility)
$56.58Hospital or facility
+1.0%vs the national office rate ($97.20)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 92602 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 92602 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Chicago, IL
  2. What 92602 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 92602 covers

An audiologist typically reports this service when making subsequent programming adjustments to a cochlear implant for a child younger than 7. The visit may involve reviewing the child’s responses and changing processor map settings, such as stimulation levels, to support device use. It is for follow-up reprogramming, not the initial diagnostic analysis and programming session. The service may be furnished in an audiology office or another appropriate clinical setting.

Documentation should identify the patient’s age, cochlear implant, reason for the follow-up, programming changes made, and the child’s response or relevant findings. Select this code for a subsequent reprogramming session in a patient younger than 7; use the age-appropriate initial analysis code when the encounter is for initial diagnostic analysis and programming. CMS classifies the service as therapy, so the professional component modifier does not apply.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Chicago, IL compares for 92602

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92602 runs from $89.50 in Arkansas to $125.44 in San Benito County, CA. Chicago, IL pays $98.20. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

92602 in Chicago, IL vs other payment areas
  1. Chicago, IL · this page$98.20
  2. East St. Louis, IL · Illinois$93.26−$4.94
  3. Rest of Illinois · Illinois$92.74−$5.46
  4. Suburban Chicago, IL · Illinois$99.20+$1.00
  5. Los Angeles, CA · California$108.64+$10.44
  6. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$109.09+$10.89
  7. Miami, FL · Florida$99.90+$1.70

Other areas in Illinois first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

92602 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Manhattan, NYNew York$108.83$60.70
AlaskaAlaska$122.23$78.12
AlabamaAlabama$90.37$54.13
ArkansasArkansas$89.50$53.92
ArizonaArizona$95.49$55.36
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$103.02$57.63
Chico, CACalifornia$102.91$57.52
El Centro, CACalifornia$102.91$57.52

92602 rates by state

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$89.50

$122.23

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92602 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$122.231
AL$90.371
AR$89.501
AZ$95.491
CA$102.91–$125.4429
CO$101.061
CT$102.251
DC$109.091
DE$96.741
FL$95.01–$99.903
GA$91.49–$98.252
GU$104.381
HI$104.381
IA$92.451
ID$92.751
IL$92.74–$99.204
IN$93.121
KS$91.901
KY$91.241
LA$91.04–$94.092
MA$100.66–$109.312
MD$98.24–$109.093
ME$92.80–$96.592
MI$92.59–$95.562
MN$98.511
MO$89.81–$94.633
MS$89.681
MT$97.201
NC$93.501
ND$97.001
NE$92.871
NH$99.351
NJ$103.88–$108.512
NM$92.831
NV$97.191
NY$94.43–$110.365
OH$92.551
OK$91.401
OR$96.88–$103.742
PA$92.80–$100.232
PR$97.781
RI$99.751
SC$93.081
SD$96.971
TN$92.181
TX$92.36–$100.348
UT$93.961
VA$96.19–$109.092
VI$97.781
VT$96.501
WA$100.51–$111.442
WI$94.721
WV$90.341
WY$97.111

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How the 92602 rate is calculated

Each of 92602’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 92602

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.30

1.30 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.60

1.60 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.01

0.01 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

2.9100

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$97.20

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Chicago, IL inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

11,860

Code
92602
Physician work
1.30
Practice expense
1.60
Malpractice
0.01

GPCI2026.csv

48

Locality
Chicago, IL
Physician work
1.007
Practice expense
1.005
Malpractice
2.295
Office calculation for 92602 in Chicago, IL
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.30× 1.0071.3091
Practice expense1.60× 1.0051.6080
Malpractice0.01× 2.2950.0229
Total RVUs2.9400
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Chicago, IL$98.20

Office: (1.3 × 1.007 + 1.6 × 1.005 + 0.01 × 2.295) × $33.4009 = $98.20

Facility: (1.3 × 1.007 + 0.36 × 1.005 + 0.01 × 2.295) × $33.4009 = $56.58

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Payment rules and modifiers for 92602

The CMS indicators that decide how 92602 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 92602

Implant reprogramming, subsequent, under age 7

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical7Therapy service: the split doesn’t apply.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier CQ · payment effect

With and without the modifier

92602 without CQ · national office

$97.20

Implant reprogramming, subsequent, under age 7

92602-CQ · Allowed amount unchanged

$97.20

Medicare cuts its own payment by 15% after the patient’s 20% coinsurance; the allowed amount stays the same. On $100 allowed: $20 coinsurance, then Medicare pays $68 instead of $80.

How 92602 has changed in Chicago, IL

92602 · Office / nonfacility

$98.20

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $0.04 lower than on 2025-10-01, moving from $98.24 to $98.20 (0.0%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $98.24changed to$98.20

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Practice expense RVU 1.63 changed to 1.60
    • Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.01
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.005
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.018 changed to 2.295

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $101.78changed to$98.24

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.65 changed to 1.63

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $100.12changed to$101.78

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $106.60changed to$100.12

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.70 changed to 1.65
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.033 changed to 1.023
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.945 changed to 2.018
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $110.14changed to$106.60

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
    • Work GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.033
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.871 changed to 1.945

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $112.87changed to$110.14

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.75 changed to 1.70

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $111.13changed to$112.87

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.61 changed to 1.75
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.011
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.039 changed to 1.044
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.898 changed to 1.871

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $108.88changed to$111.13

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 1.58 changed to 1.61
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
    • Work GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.034 changed to 1.039
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.925 changed to 1.898

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $108.01changed to$108.88

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 1.56 changed to 1.58

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $88.57changed to$108.01

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 0.96 changed to 1.56
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.04
    • Work GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.008
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.036 changed to 1.034
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.972 changed to 1.925

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $95.42changed to$88.57

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 1.16 changed to 0.96
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.08
    • Work GPCI 1.016 changed to 1.012
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.037 changed to 1.036
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.019 changed to 1.972

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $94.33changed to$95.42

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 1.18 changed to 1.16
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.07

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $93.86changed to$94.33

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $88.31changed to$93.86

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 0.95 changed to 1.18
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.04
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.016
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.037
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.048 changed to 2.019

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $95.92changed to$88.31

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 1.27 changed to 0.95
    • Work GPCI 1.030 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.051 changed to 1.044
    • Malpractice GPCI 2.077 changed to 2.048

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. October 1, 2013

    RVU13D

    No ratechanged to$95.92

  17. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: No rate

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$98.20$56.58RVU26D
2026-07-01$98.20$56.58RVU26C
2026-04-01$98.20$56.58RVU26B
2026-01-01$98.20$56.58RVU26A
2025-10-01$98.24$68.46RVU25D
2025-07-01$98.24$68.46RVU25C
2025-04-01$98.24$68.46RVU25B
2025-01-01$98.24$68.46RVU25A
2024-10-01$101.78$69.77RVU24D
2024-07-01$101.78$69.77RVU24C
2024-04-01$101.78$69.77RVU24B
2024-03-09$101.78$69.77RVU24AR
2024-01-01$100.12$68.63RVU24A
2023-10-01$106.60$72.29RVU23D
2023-07-01$106.60$72.29RVU23C
2023-04-01$106.60$72.29RVU23B
2023-01-01$106.60$72.29RVU23A
2022-10-01$110.14$74.01RVU22D
2022-07-01$110.14$74.01RVU22C
2022-04-01$110.14$74.01RVU22B
2022-01-01$110.14$74.01RVU22A
2021-10-01$112.87$74.62RVU21D
2021-07-01$112.87$74.62RVU21C
2021-04-01$112.87$74.62RVU21B
2021-01-01$112.87$74.62RVU21A
2020-10-01$111.13$76.26RVU20D
2020-07-01$111.13$76.26RVU20C
2020-04-01$111.13$76.26RVU20B
2020-01-01$111.13$76.26RVU20A
2019-10-01$108.88$75.34RVU19D
2019-07-01$108.88$75.34RVU19C
2019-04-01$108.88$75.34RVU19B
2019-01-01$108.88$75.34RVU19A
2018-10-01$108.01$75.63RVU18D
2018-07-01$108.01$75.63RVU18C
2018-04-01$108.01$75.63RVU18B
2018-01-01$108.01$75.63RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$88.57$71.47RVU17D
2017-07-01$88.57$71.47RVU17C
2017-04-01$88.57$71.47RVU17B
2017-01-01$88.57$71.47RVU17A
2016-10-01$95.42$74.26RVU16D
2016-07-01$95.42$74.26RVU16C
2016-04-01$95.42$74.26RVU16B
2016-01-01$95.42$74.26RVU16A
2015-10-01$94.33$71.98RVU15D
2015-07-01$94.33$71.98RVU15C
2015-04-01$93.86$71.62RVU15B
2015-01-01$93.86$71.62RVU15A
2014-10-01$88.31$71.48RVU14D
2014-07-01$88.31$71.48RVU14C
2014-04-01$88.31$71.48RVU14B
2014-01-01$88.31$71.48RVU14A
2013-10-01$95.92$72.32RVU13D
2013-07-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13C
2013-04-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13B
2013-01-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13AR

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Where the Chicago, IL rate applies

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92602 billing questions

How does 92602 differ from 92601?

92602 is for subsequent cochlear implant reprogramming in a patient younger than 7. Code 92601 describes the initial diagnostic analysis and programming for that age group.

When is 92604 used instead?

Use 92604 for subsequent cochlear implant reprogramming when the patient is 7 or older. Code 92602 is for patients younger than 7.

Should modifier 26 be appended?

No. CMS identifies this as a therapy service, for which the professional component modifier does not apply.

What documentation supports a subsequent reprogramming service?

Document the patient’s age, the cochlear implant, the reason for the visit, the programming adjustments, and relevant responses or findings.

Is this the code for an initial programming session?

No. For a patient younger than 7 receiving initial diagnostic analysis and programming, the related code is 92601.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

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RVUs for 92602PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 11,860 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Chicago, ILGPCI2026.csv, line 48 (RVU26D)

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