CPT code 93289: Device interrogation, implantable defibrillator2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Connecticut

In-person evaluation of an implanted defibrillator’s settings, battery, leads, and therapy data, with clinician analysis and a documented report.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality49.5K Medicare services in 2024

In Connecticut, Medicare pays $75.41 for 93289 in the office.

$75.41Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+6.0%vs the national office rate ($71.14)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 93289 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 93289 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Connecticut
  2. What 93289 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 93289 covers

This service evaluates an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator in person, including a system that provides cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillation. The device is connected to interrogation equipment to review programmed parameters, battery status, lead function, and stored therapy information. A cardiologist, electrophysiologist, or other qualified health care professional interprets the findings and prepares a report. It is commonly performed during an office or facility visit for device follow-up or assessment of recorded events.

Report 93289 for the in-person diagnostic interrogation and interpretation, rather than for remote monitoring or device programming. Documentation should identify the defibrillator evaluated and support the analysis and report, including relevant device findings. CMS allows billing the professional interpretation with modifier 26, the equipment-and-staff service with modifier TC, or the global service without a component modifier. When a cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies, it affects the technical component; it does not reduce the professional component under this rule.

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 Connecticut compares for 93289

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 93289 runs from $64.09 in Arkansas to $93.28 in San Benito County, CA. Connecticut pays $75.41. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

93289 in Connecticut vs other payment areas
  1. Connecticut · this page$75.41
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$80.01+$4.60
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$80.70+$5.29
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$75.05−$0.36
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$73.27−$2.14
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$80.85+$5.44
  7. Alaska · Alaska$85.69+$10.28

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

Every other payment area

93289 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$64.89—
ArkansasArkansas$64.09—
ArizonaArizona$69.54—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$75.45—
Chico, CACalifornia$75.30—
El Centro, CACalifornia$75.31—
Fresno, CACalifornia$75.30—
Hanford, CACalifornia$75.30—

93289 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$64.09

$85.69

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93289 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$85.691
AL$64.891
AR$64.091
AZ$69.541
CA$75.30–$93.2829
CO$74.051
CT$75.411
DC$80.701
DE$70.591
FL$69.82–$75.053
GA$66.49–$72.212
GU$76.801
HI$76.801
IA$66.481
ID$66.811
IL$67.94–$73.574
IN$67.141
KS$66.121
KY$65.991
LA$65.86–$68.652
MA$73.67–$80.812
MD$71.82–$80.703
ME$67.00–$70.242
MI$67.36–$70.472
MN$71.521
MO$64.84–$68.973
MS$64.481
MT$71.141
NC$67.621
ND$70.351
NE$66.821
NH$72.841
NJ$76.43–$80.042
NM$67.641
NV$70.971
NY$68.48–$82.435
OH$67.201
OK$65.991
OR$70.57–$76.232
PA$67.35–$73.702
PR$71.621
RI$72.961
SC$67.491
SD$70.261
TN$66.391
TX$66.96–$73.688
UT$68.281
VA$69.98–$80.702
VI$71.621
VT$70.031
WA$73.55–$82.432
WI$68.311
WV$65.771
WY$70.801

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How the 93289 rate is calculated

Each of 93289’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 · 93289

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.73

0.73 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.36

1.36 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.04

0.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

2.1300

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$71.14

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

The exact Connecticut inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

12,016

Code
93289
Physician work
0.73
Practice expense
1.36
Malpractice
0.04

GPCI2026.csv

38

Locality
Connecticut
Physician work
1.020
Practice expense
1.077
Malpractice
1.210
Office calculation for 93289 in Connecticut
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.73× 1.0200.7446
Practice expense1.36× 1.0771.4647
Malpractice0.04× 1.2100.0484
Total RVUs2.2577
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Connecticut$75.41

Office: (0.73 × 1.02 + 1.36 × 1.077 + 0.04 × 1.21) × $33.4009 = $75.41

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Payment rules and modifiers for 93289

The CMS indicators that decide how 93289 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 93289

Device interrogation, implantable defibrillator

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

93289 without 26 · national office

$71.14

Device interrogation, implantable defibrillator

93289-26 · Professional component

$35.40

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 93289 has changed in Connecticut

93289 · Office / nonfacility

$75.41

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $2.12 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $73.29 to $75.41 (2.9%).

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

    $73.29changed to$75.41

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.75 changed to 0.73
    • Practice expense RVU 1.33 changed to 1.36
    • Work GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.091 changed to 1.077
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.210

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $76.51changed to$73.29

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.36 changed to 1.33

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $75.26changed to$76.51

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $79.53changed to$75.26

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.38 changed to 1.36
    • Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
    • Work GPCI 1.030 changed to 1.022
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.102 changed to 1.091
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.070 changed to 1.207
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $82.89changed to$79.53

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.41 changed to 1.38
    • Work GPCI 1.037 changed to 1.030
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.114 changed to 1.102
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.934 changed to 1.070

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $78.91changed to$82.89

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.29 changed to 1.41

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $72.81changed to$78.91

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.08 changed to 1.29
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
    • Work GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.037
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.113 changed to 1.114
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.094 changed to 0.934

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $65.87changed to$72.81

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 0.91 changed to 1.08
    • Work GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.029
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.112 changed to 1.113
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.255 changed to 1.094

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $59.40changed to$65.87

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 0.75 changed to 0.91

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $71.64changed to$59.40

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Work RVU 0.92 changed to 0.75
    • Practice expense RVU 0.90 changed to 0.75
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.021
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.117 changed to 1.112
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.244 changed to 1.255

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $70.82changed to$71.64

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.88 changed to 0.90
    • Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.121 changed to 1.117
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.232 changed to 1.244

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $71.07changed to$70.82

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $70.72changed to$71.07

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $70.30changed to$70.72

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 0.87 changed to 0.88
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.116 changed to 1.121
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.234 changed to 1.232

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $68.86changed to$70.30

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.93 changed to 0.87
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.110 changed to 1.116
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.235 changed to 1.234

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $68.86

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$75.41Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$75.41Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$75.41Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$75.41Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$73.29Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$73.29Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$73.29Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$73.29Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$76.51Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$76.51Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$76.51Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$76.51Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$75.26Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$79.53Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$79.53Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$79.53Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$79.53Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$82.89Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$82.89Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$82.89Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$82.89Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$78.91Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$78.91Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$78.91Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$78.91Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$72.81Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$72.81Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$72.81Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$72.81Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$65.87Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$65.87Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$65.87Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$65.87Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$59.40Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$59.40Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$59.40Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$59.40Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$71.64Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$71.64Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$71.64Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$71.64Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$70.82Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$70.82Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$70.82Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$70.82Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$71.07Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$71.07Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$70.72Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$70.72Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$70.30Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$70.30Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$70.30Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$70.30Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$68.86Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$68.86Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$68.86Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$68.86Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Connecticut rate applies

Connecticut is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 215 cities and communities in Connecticut. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Ansonia
  • Ball Pond
  • Baltic
  • Bantam
  • Bethel
  • Bethlehem Village
  • Bigelow Corners
  • Blue Hills

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93289 billing questions

When should 93289 be used instead of 93288?

Use 93289 for in-person interrogation of an implanted defibrillator, including a CRT-D. Code 93288 is for interrogation of a pacemaker system.

Does 93289 include device programming?

It reports interrogation and analysis, not a programming service. If the clinician changes device settings, the applicable programming code depends on the defibrillator system.

Can the professional and technical services be billed separately?

Yes. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the technical service. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.

How does the multiple-procedure reduction affect 93289?

The cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component. CMS does not reduce the professional component.

Is 93289 reported per lead or per stored event?

No. Report it for the patient encounter, not separately for each lead or stored therapy event reviewed.

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 93289PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 12,016 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ConnecticutGPCI2026.csv, line 38 (RVU26D)

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