CPT code 93288: Pacemaker interrogation, in person, including leadless systems2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Delaware

Reports an in-person interrogation of a pacemaker or leadless pacemaker, including review of device data and heart rhythm by a qualified clinician.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality143.6K Medicare services in 2024

In Delaware, Medicare pays $54.96 for 93288 in the office.

$54.96Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−0.9%vs the national office rate ($55.45)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 93288 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 93288 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Delaware
  2. What 93288 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 93288 covers

This service covers an in-person check of an implanted pacemaker, including a leadless pacemaker. Device-clinic staff or a clinician retrieves and reviews device information such as battery status, lead measurements when present, stored events, and rhythm data; a physician or other qualified health care professional analyzes the findings and reports them. It is commonly performed in a cardiology or electrophysiology office or device clinic during a scheduled device check or evaluation of a reported device concern.

Report the interrogation service for the in-person evaluation, rather than a programming evaluation such as 93279–93281 when the service involves programming. Documentation should identify the device and support the interrogation, data review, and clinician report. The service has professional and technical components: modifier 26 identifies the interpretation, modifier TC identifies equipment and staff, and an unmodified claim represents the global service. When multiple cardiovascular diagnostic procedures are performed, the multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component.

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 Delaware compares for 93288

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 93288 runs from $49.38 in Arkansas to $74.69 in San Benito County, CA. Delaware pays $54.96. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

93288 in Delaware vs other payment areas
  1. Delaware · this page$54.96
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$63.25+$8.29
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$63.53+$8.57
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$58.14+$3.18
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$56.61+$1.65
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$63.34+$8.38
  7. Alaska · Alaska$64.81+$9.85

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

Every other payment area

93288 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$50.06—
ArkansasArkansas$49.38—
ArizonaArizona$54.09—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$59.36—
Chico, CACalifornia$59.29—
El Centro, CACalifornia$59.29—
Fresno, CACalifornia$59.29—
Hanford, CACalifornia$59.29—

93288 rates by state

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$49.38

$66.99

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93288 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$64.811
AL$50.061
AR$49.381
AZ$54.091
CA$59.29–$74.6929
CO$58.081
CT$59.001
DC$63.531
DE$54.961
FL$53.99–$58.143
GA$51.17–$56.272
GU$60.751
HI$60.751
IA$51.581
ID$51.831
IL$52.28–$57.164
IN$52.131
KS$51.201
KY$50.871
LA$50.73–$53.132
MA$57.69–$63.852
MD$56.02–$63.533
ME$51.93–$54.832
MI$51.99–$54.482
MN$56.161
MO$49.80–$53.493
MS$49.611
MT$55.441
NC$52.471
ND$55.051
NE$51.891
NH$57.031
NJ$59.82–$62.892
NM$52.201
NV$55.371
NY$53.21–$64.625
OH$51.911
OK$50.941
OR$55.08–$60.022
PA$52.07–$57.502
PR$55.881
RI$56.981
SC$52.251
SD$55.001
TN$51.431
TX$51.73–$57.768
UT$52.931
VA$54.56–$63.532
VI$55.881
VT$54.711
WA$57.63–$65.272
WI$53.271
WV$50.401
WY$55.271

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How the 93288 rate is calculated

Each of 93288’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 · 93288

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.42

0.42 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.22

1.22 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.02

0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

1.6600

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$55.45

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

The exact Delaware inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

12,013

Code
93288
Physician work
0.42
Practice expense
1.22
Malpractice
0.02

GPCI2026.csv

40

Locality
Delaware
Physician work
1.005
Practice expense
0.988
Malpractice
0.899
Office calculation for 93288 in Delaware
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.42× 1.0050.4221
Practice expense1.22× 0.9881.2054
Malpractice0.02× 0.8990.0180
Total RVUs1.6454
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Delaware$54.96

Office: (0.42 × 1.005 + 1.22 × 0.988 + 0.02 × 0.899) × $33.4009 = $54.96

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Payment rules and modifiers for 93288

The CMS indicators that decide how 93288 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 93288

Pacemaker interrogation, in person, including leadless systems

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures6Diagnostic cardiovascular reduction applies to the technical component.
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/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

93288 without 26 · national office

$55.45

Pacemaker interrogation, in person, including leadless systems

93288-26 · Professional component

$20.04

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 93288 has changed in Delaware

93288 · Office / nonfacility

$54.96

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.49 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $53.47 to $54.96 (2.8%).

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

    $53.47changed to$54.96

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.43 changed to 0.42
    • Practice expense RVU 1.21 changed to 1.22
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.992 changed to 0.988
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.949 changed to 0.899

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $55.69changed to$53.47

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.23 changed to 1.21

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $54.78changed to$55.69

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $57.62changed to$54.78

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.24 changed to 1.23
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 0.992
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.938 changed to 0.949
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $60.83changed to$57.62

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.27 changed to 1.24
    • Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.02
    • Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.007
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.938

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $56.74changed to$60.83

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.15 changed to 1.27
    • Malpractice RVU 0.02 changed to 0.03

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $50.99changed to$56.74

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 0.94 changed to 1.15
    • Work GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.022
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.023 changed to 0.927

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $45.83changed to$50.99

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 0.79 changed to 0.94
    • Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.02
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.006
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.021
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.119 changed to 1.023

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $39.91changed to$45.83

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 0.63 changed to 0.79

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $38.84changed to$39.91

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 0.60 changed to 0.63
    • Work GPCI 1.010 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.019
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.101 changed to 1.119

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $38.15changed to$38.84

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.58 changed to 0.60
    • Work GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.010
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.025
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.083 changed to 1.101

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $39.03changed to$38.15

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 0.60 changed to 0.58

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $38.84changed to$39.03

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $37.78changed to$38.84

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 0.58 changed to 0.60
    • Malpractice RVU 0.02 changed to 0.03
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.038 changed to 1.031
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.878 changed to 1.083

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $37.64changed to$37.78

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.63 changed to 0.58
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.038
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.672 changed to 0.878

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $37.64

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$54.96Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$54.96Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$54.96Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$54.96Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$53.47Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$53.47Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$53.47Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$53.47Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$55.69Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$55.69Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$55.69Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$55.69Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$54.78Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$57.62Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$57.62Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$57.62Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$57.62Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$60.83Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$60.83Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$60.83Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$60.83Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$56.74Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$56.74Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$56.74Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$56.74Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$50.99Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$50.99Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$50.99Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$50.99Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$45.83Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$45.83Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$45.83Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$45.83Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$39.91Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$39.91Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$39.91Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$39.91Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$38.84Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$38.84Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$38.84Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$38.84Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$38.15Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$38.15Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$38.15Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$38.15Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$39.03Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$39.03Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$38.84Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$38.84Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$37.78Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$37.78Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$37.78Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$37.78Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$37.64Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Delaware rate applies

Delaware is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 79 cities and communities in Delaware. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Arden
  • Ardencroft
  • Ardentown
  • Bear
  • Bellefonte
  • Bethany Beach
  • Bethel
  • Blades

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93288 billing questions

How is 93288 different from 93279–93281?

93288 reports an in-person pacemaker interrogation and review. Codes 93279–93281 report programming evaluations, with the applicable code determined by the pacemaker configuration.

Does 93288 include leadless pacemakers?

Yes. The code covers in-person interrogation of a pacemaker system, including a leadless pacemaker.

Which modifier identifies the physician or QHP interpretation?

Use modifier 26 for the professional component. Modifier TC identifies the technical component; billing without either modifier represents the global service.

Does the multiple-procedure reduction affect both components?

The cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component of 93288.

What should the record support?

Document the implanted pacemaker, the in-person interrogation and data reviewed, and the physician or QHP’s analysis and report.

Is 93288 the code for a remote pacemaker check?

No. 93288 is for an in-person evaluation; 93294 is the related remote interrogation code for a pacemaker or leadless pacemaker.

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

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 93288PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 12,013 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for DelawareGPCI2026.csv, line 40 (RVU26D)

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