CPT code 93298: Remote loop recorder check, subcutaneous monitor, up to 30 days2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Colorado

Remote interrogation of an implanted subcutaneous rhythm monitor evaluates transmitted ECG episodes and is reported once per 30-day monitoring period.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality1.5M Medicare services in 2024

In Colorado, Medicare pays $108.55 for 93298 in the office.

$108.55Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+5.2%vs the national office rate ($103.21)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 93298 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 93298 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Colorado
  2. What 93298 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 93298 covers

This service evaluates data transmitted from an implanted subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, often called an insertable loop recorder. The device stores automatically detected or patient-activated ECG episodes for remote review. Device clinic staff handle transmissions and alerts, while a cardiologist, electrophysiologist, or other qualified clinician interprets the rhythm findings and reports them. Monitoring may help evaluate unexplained syncope, recurrent palpitations, or atrial fibrillation after cryptogenic stroke.

Report one unit for a monitoring period of up to 30 days, not for each transmission or alert; do not report it more than once per 30 days. The record should identify the monitoring dates, data reviewed, rhythm findings, and interpretation. CMS prices the service as a diagnostic test with professional and technical components. Append modifier 26 when billing only the interpretation and report, or modifier TC when billing only the transmission, equipment, and staff portion. Bill without either modifier when one entity furnishes both portions. In-person interrogation of the same monitor is not reported during the same remote monitoring period; an in-person programming evaluation is a distinct service when performed and documented.

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 Colorado compares for 93298

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 93298 runs from $90.60 in Arkansas to $141.96 in San Benito County, CA. Colorado pays $108.55. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

93298 in Colorado vs other payment areas
  1. Colorado · this page$108.55
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$118.98+$10.43
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$119.38+$10.83
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$108.73+$0.18
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$105.48−$3.07
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$118.83+$10.28
  7. Alaska · Alaska$116.64+$8.09

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Every other payment area

93298 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$92.02—
ArkansasArkansas$90.60—
ArizonaArizona$100.39—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$111.15—
Chico, CACalifornia$111.02—
El Centro, CACalifornia$111.03—
Fresno, CACalifornia$111.02—
Hanford, CACalifornia$111.02—

93298 rates by state

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$90.60

$126.49

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93298 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$116.641
AL$92.021
AR$90.601
AZ$100.391
CA$111.02–$141.9629
CO$108.551
CT$110.361
DC$119.381
DE$102.141
FL$100.15–$108.733
GA$94.30–$104.892
GU$114.271
HI$114.271
IA$95.191
ID$95.721
IL$96.58–$106.654
IN$96.331
KS$94.401
KY$93.681
LA$93.40–$98.392
MA$107.71–$120.222
MD$104.29–$119.383
ME$95.92–$101.952
MI$96.00–$101.162
MN$104.731
MO$91.47–$99.143
MS$91.071
MT$103.211
NC$97.041
ND$102.421
NE$95.851
NH$106.521
NJ$111.82–$117.952
NM$96.441
NV$103.071
NY$98.57–$121.485
OH$95.841
OK$93.831
OR$102.47–$112.562
PA$96.18–$107.252
PR$104.121
RI$106.191
SC$96.561
SD$102.321
TN$94.871
TX$95.48–$108.018
UT$97.981
VA$101.37–$119.382
VI$104.121
VT$101.701
WA$107.61–$123.072
WI$98.721
WV$92.671
WY$102.861

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How the 93298 rate is calculated

Each of 93298’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 · 93298

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.51

0.51 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense2.54

2.54 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.04

0.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

3.0900

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$103.21

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

The exact Colorado inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

12,037

Code
93298
Physician work
0.51
Practice expense
2.54
Malpractice
0.04

GPCI2026.csv

37

Locality
Colorado
Physician work
1.012
Practice expense
1.064
Malpractice
0.781
Office calculation for 93298 in Colorado
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.51× 1.0120.5161
Practice expense2.54× 1.0642.7026
Malpractice0.04× 0.7810.0312
Total RVUs3.2499
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Colorado$108.55

Office: (0.51 × 1.012 + 2.54 × 1.064 + 0.04 × 0.781) × $33.4009 = $108.55

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Payment rules and modifiers for 93298

The CMS indicators that decide how 93298 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 93298

Remote loop recorder check, subcutaneous monitor, up to 30 days

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/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

93298 without 26 · national office

$103.21

Remote loop recorder check, subcutaneous monitor, up to 30 days

93298-26 · Professional component

$24.38

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 93298 has changed in Colorado

93298 · Office / nonfacility

$108.55

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $6.74 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $101.81 to $108.55 (6.6%).

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

    $101.81changed to$108.55

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.52 changed to 0.51
    • Practice expense RVU 2.46 changed to 2.54
    • Work GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.012
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.053 changed to 1.064
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.827 changed to 0.781

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $105.83changed to$101.81

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 2.49 changed to 2.46

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $104.10changed to$105.83

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $26.26changed to$104.10

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 2.49
    • Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.008
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.053
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.797 changed to 0.827
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $26.68changed to$26.26

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Work GPCI 1.001 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.047 changed to 1.050
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.767 changed to 0.797

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $26.91changed to$26.68

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $28.23changed to$26.91

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
    • Work GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.001
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.033 changed to 1.047
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.905 changed to 0.767

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $27.20changed to$28.23

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 0.20 changed to 0.21
    • Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.05
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.018 changed to 1.033
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.042 changed to 0.905

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $27.54changed to$27.20

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 0.20

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $27.46changed to$27.54

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.015 changed to 1.018
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.066 changed to 1.042

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $27.03changed to$27.46

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.20 changed to 0.21
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.015
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.090 changed to 1.066

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $27.13changed to$27.03

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $26.99changed to$27.13

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $26.90changed to$26.99

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.011
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.981 changed to 1.090

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $25.41changed to$26.90

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.004 changed to 1.008
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.872 changed to 0.981

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $25.41

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$108.55Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$108.55Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$108.55Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$108.55Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$101.81Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$101.81Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$101.81Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$101.81Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$105.83Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$105.83Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$105.83Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$105.83Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$104.10Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$26.26$26.26RVU23D
2023-07-01$26.26$26.26RVU23C
2023-04-01$26.26$26.26RVU23B
2023-01-01$26.26$26.26RVU23A
2022-10-01$26.68$26.68RVU22D
2022-07-01$26.68$26.68RVU22C
2022-04-01$26.68$26.68RVU22B
2022-01-01$26.68$26.68RVU22A
2021-10-01$26.91$26.91RVU21D
2021-07-01$26.91$26.91RVU21C
2021-04-01$26.91$26.91RVU21B
2021-01-01$26.91$26.91RVU21A
2020-10-01$28.23$28.23RVU20D
2020-07-01$28.23$28.23RVU20C
2020-04-01$28.23$28.23RVU20B
2020-01-01$28.23$28.23RVU20A
2019-10-01$27.20$27.20RVU19D
2019-07-01$27.20$27.20RVU19C
2019-04-01$27.20$27.20RVU19B
2019-01-01$27.20$27.20RVU19A
2018-10-01$27.54$27.54RVU18D
2018-07-01$27.54$27.54RVU18C
2018-04-01$27.54$27.54RVU18B
2018-01-01$27.54$27.54RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$27.46$27.46RVU17D
2017-07-01$27.46$27.46RVU17C
2017-04-01$27.46$27.46RVU17B
2017-01-01$27.46$27.46RVU17A
2016-10-01$27.03$27.03RVU16D
2016-07-01$27.03$27.03RVU16C
2016-04-01$27.03$27.03RVU16B
2016-01-01$27.03$27.03RVU16A
2015-10-01$27.13$27.13RVU15D
2015-07-01$27.13$27.13RVU15C
2015-04-01$26.99$26.99RVU15B
2015-01-01$26.99$26.99RVU15A
2014-10-01$26.90$26.90RVU14D
2014-07-01$26.90$26.90RVU14C
2014-04-01$26.90$26.90RVU14B
2014-01-01$26.90$26.90RVU14A
2013-10-01$25.41$25.41RVU13D
2013-07-01$25.41$25.41RVU13C
2013-04-01$25.41$25.41RVU13B
2013-01-01$25.41$25.41RVU13AR

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Where the Colorado rate applies

Colorado is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 485 cities and communities in Colorado. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

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  • Aetna Estates
  • Aguilar
  • Air Force Academy
  • Akron
  • Alamosa
  • Alamosa East
  • Allenspark

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93298 billing questions

How many units can be reported for multiple transmissions?

Report one unit for the monitoring period of up to 30 days, regardless of the number of transmissions or alerts. Do not report 93298 more than once per 30 days.

When should modifier 26 or TC be appended?

Append 26 when billing only the clinician's interpretation and report. Append TC when billing only the technical portion; bill the global service without either modifier when one entity furnishes both portions.

Can an in-person loop recorder interrogation be billed during the remote monitoring period?

Do not report in-person interrogation code 93291 for the same device during the 93298 remote monitoring period. In-person programming under 93285 is a different service when performed and documented.

How is 93298 different from 93297?

93298 evaluates transmitted rhythm data from an implanted subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor. Code 93297 concerns remote evaluation of an implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor.

What documentation supports the professional component?

Document the monitoring dates, transmitted data reviewed, rhythm findings, and the interpreting clinician's report. An abnormal rhythm or a resulting clinical intervention is not required to document the interpretation.

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 93298PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 12,037 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ColoradoGPCI2026.csv, line 37 (RVU26D)

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