Billing code 93283: ICD evaluationMedicare rate & RVUs

Reports an in-person programming evaluation of a dual-lead implantable defibrillator, including review of device function and programming parameters.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026109 payment localities138.4K Medicare services in 2024

Medicare pays $96.53 for 93283 nationally in the office. Local office rates run $87.62–$125.26.

Medicare rate · 93283

ICD evaluation

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Work RVUs
1.12
Total RVUs
2.89
Global days
XXX

National rate · 2026

$96.53

Office setting, before claim adjustments.

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

On this page 10 sections
  1. Medicare rate
  2. What 93283 covers
  3. By payment locality
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Similar codes
  8. Related codes
  9. Billing questions
  10. Sources

What 93283 covers

This service is an in-person evaluation of a dual-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The clinician reviews device and lead function, battery status, stored rhythm events and delivered therapies, and programming parameters; programming may be adjusted as clinically indicated. Cardiologists, electrophysiologists, or other qualified clinicians commonly provide the service in a device clinic or hospital outpatient setting, with device staff supporting the evaluation as appropriate.

Select this code for a dual-lead ICD system; the system’s lead configuration distinguishes it from single- and multiple-lead ICD evaluations. The record should support the device and lead assessment, findings reviewed, and programming work performed. CMS recognizes professional and technical components: modifier 26 identifies interpretation, modifier TC identifies equipment and staff, and no modifier represents the global service. The cardiovascular diagnostic 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.

Where 93283 pays more and less

The same RVUs, adjusted for each area’s costs. Open a locality for its calculation, history and nearby areas.

109 payment localities

$87.62 to $125.26

$87.62$106.44$125.26
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109 of 109 payment localities

93283 office and facility rates by payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Alabama$88.62Unavailable
Alaska*$118.22Unavailable
Arizona$94.51Unavailable
Arkansas$87.62Unavailable
Atlanta$97.90Unavailable
Austin$99.75Unavailable
Bakersfield$102.10Unavailable
Baltimore/Surr. Cntys$101.72Unavailable
Beaumont$91.24Unavailable
Brazoria$95.94Unavailable

93283 rates by state

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$87.62

$118.22

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93283 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$118.221
AL$88.621
AR$87.621
AZ$94.511
CA$101.90–$125.2629
CO$100.291
CT$102.051
DC$108.961
DE$95.861
FL$94.84–$101.443
GA$90.64–$97.902
GU$103.701
HI$103.701
IA$90.641
ID$91.051
IL$92.47–$99.634
IN$91.481
KS$90.191
KY$90.011
LA$89.85–$93.372
MA$99.83–$109.022
MD$97.46–$108.963
ME$91.30–$95.402
MI$91.75–$95.662
MN$97.021
MO$88.56–$93.773
MS$88.111
MT$96.531
NC$92.081
ND$95.541
NE$91.071
NH$98.681
NJ$103.47–$108.192
NM$92.101
NV$96.311
NY$93.16–$111.215
OH$91.541
OK$90.011
OR$95.80–$103.082
PA$91.73–$99.882
PR$97.141
RI$98.951
SC$91.911
SD$95.421
TN$90.531
TX$91.24–$99.758
UT$92.911
VA$95.06–$108.962
VI$97.141
VT$95.131
WA$99.66–$111.132
WI$92.961
WV$89.721
WY$96.091

How the 93283 rate is calculated

Each of 93283’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 · 93283

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

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Work 1.12Practice expense 1.72Malpractice 0.05

2.8900 adjusted RVUs×$33.4009 conversion factor=$96.53

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Payment rules and modifiers for 93283

The CMS indicators that decide how 93283 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 93283

ICD evaluation

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

93283 without 26 · national office

$96.53

ICD evaluation

93283-26 · Professional component

$54.44

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

93283 compared with similar codes

Compare codes

93283 vs 93282 vs 93284 vs 93289 vs 93295: national Medicare rates

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  • 93283
    ICD evaluation · 1.12 wRVU
    $96.53
  • 93282
    ICD programming · 0.83 wRVU
    $78.49−$18.04
  • 93284
    Defibrillator evaluation · 1.22 wRVU
    $104.21+$7.68
  • 93289
    Device interrogation · 0.73 wRVU
    $71.14−$25.39
  • 93295
    Remote ICD check · 0.72 wRVU
    $36.07−$60.46

How to choose

93282ICD programming
93282 is the ICD programming evaluation for a single-lead system; 93283 is for a dual-lead system.
93284Defibrillator evaluation
93284 represents a multiple-lead ICD system. Use 93283 when the evaluated ICD system has two leads.
93289Device interrogation
93289 covers an in-person ICD interrogation evaluation without programming; 93283 is the programming evaluation for a dual-lead system.
93295Remote ICD check
93295 is for remote ICD interrogation. 93283 describes an in-person programming evaluation.

93283 billing questions

How does this differ from 93282 or 93284?

Choose 93283 for a dual-lead ICD system. The related codes represent single-lead and multiple-lead ICD programming evaluations, respectively.

Does the clinician have to change a setting?

A programming change is not necessarily required when the evaluation supports the reported service. Document the review and any programming performed, including when settings remain unchanged.

Can the professional and technical portions be billed separately?

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

Does the multiple-procedure reduction affect both portions?

The cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component. It does not apply to the professional component under the CMS rule provided for this code.

When would 93289 be a better fit?

Use 93289 for an in-person ICD interrogation evaluation when programming is not part of the service. Use 93283 when the dual-lead system receives a programming evaluation.

Is a remote device transmission reported with this code?

No. This code describes an in-person programming evaluation; remote ICD interrogation is represented by a different service, such as 93295.

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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