New CPT Codes for Cardiac Device Monitoring SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

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New CPT

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_{Codes for}

Cardiac Device Monitoring

SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON 2008 -2009

Effective January 1, 2009

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1 NEW CPT®

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_{CODES FOR CARDIAC DEVICE MONITORING}

Twenty-three new CPT codes for Cardiac Device Monitoring were created by the American Medical Association in 2008 at the request of the American College of

Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. This booklet includes descriptive information on these new CPT codes which become effective January 1, 2009. This is

not a comprehensive list of all new CPT codes and it is possible that there is a more appropriate code for any given procedure.

Pages 3-9 provide a side-by-side comparison of the 2008 and 2009 CPT codes. Boldface type is used to highlight key words, providing a quick reference. A detailed

listing of the 2008 CPT codes that will be deleted effective January 1, 2009 is on page 13. CPT code descriptor revisions that are effective January 1, 2009, such as

external (wearable) electrocardiographic monitoring, are on page 14.

The CPT code set has been developed as stand-alone descriptions of medical procedures. Some CPT procedure codes are not printed in their entirety but instead

refer back to the common portion of the procedure listed in a preceding entry. This is apparent when an entry is followed by one or more indentations. Here is

an example:

93279: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; single lead pacemaker system

93280: dual lead pacemaker system

These new cardiac device monitoring codes (pages 11-12):

• better describe services associated with implantable cardiac devices and recognize advances in cardiac monitoring technologies

• distinguish between a programming and an interrogation evaluation, in person or remote, as well as codes for multiple lead (more than two) device evaluations

• describe the work associated with assessment and programming of an implanted cardiac device pre- and post-procedure, surgery, or test

• report physiologic monitoring such as intrathoracic impedance, left atrial pressure, and weight and blood pressure obtained from internal and/or external sensors

• describe services associated with wearable mobile cardiovascular telemetry

For questions or for more information, please contact Medtronic at 1 (866) 877-4102, option 1.

Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management (CRDM) reimbursement customer information is available at www.medtronic.com/CRDMreimbursement.

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Additional Coding Information:

Medtronic has prepared this document to reflect the current information provided in the Display Copy of the 2009 Final Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.2_{It is important}

to refer to the new CPT code descriptions in order to ensure that a billed code meets the specific requirements defined for each individual code. Any time new procedure codes are implemented, there may be some ambiguity as to exact usage guidelines and/or applicability to very specific individual scenarios. You should contact your local contractor/payer for interpretation of applicable policies. Medtronic may periodically post updated versions of this document on its reimbursement website3_{as additional information becomes available.}

These new CPT codes were developed to more accurately reflect current cardiac device monitoring capabilities, long distance telemetry and remote interrogation network systems, and follow-up practices. Some of these new code sets are structured differently than the CPT codes that they replace. Specifically, the new codes for remote monitoring do not have separate professional (-26) and technical components (-TC) applied to an individual code. Instead, the new remote monitoring codes have separate CPT codes that represent the professional and technical components. The new device programming codes are generally defined by the number of leads, rather than the type of generator. Also, the period of time included in the specific type of service is indicated as per encounter, 30 or 90 days. There are two new peri-procedural device evaluation and programming codes: 93286 for pacemakers and 93287 for ICDs. These codes are used when performing an evaluation of an implantable device system to adjust the device settings appropriate for the patient prior to a surgery, procedure, or test. The device system data are interrogated to evaluate the lead(s), sensor(s), and battery in addition to review of stored information, including patient and system measurements. The device is programmed to settings appropriate for the surgery, procedure, or test, as required. A second evaluation and programming are performed after the surgery, procedure, or test to provide settings appropriate to the post-procedural situation, as required. Each instance of either pre- or post-evaluation and programming services may be reported. For CPT codes other than for remote monitoring, the Global CPT codes comprise the Professional and Technical Components. If both components of care are rendered, it is not necessary to append a modifier to the code. However, the remote monitoring codes are an example of a global service that requires two different CPT codes to be billed together as one code represents the Professional Service and another code represents the Technical Service (e.g., CPT 93294 & 93296, 93295 & 93296, 93297 & 93299, 93298 & 93299).

The Professional Component reflects physician time and intensity in furnishing the service, including activities before and after direct patient contact.4_{When only the professional}

component is performed, modifier –26 should be added to the appropriate CPT code to identify the service. The -26 modifier would not be appended if the code represents only the professional services of the CPT code description (e.g., CPT 93294, 93295, 93297, 93298). The Technical Component refers to the resources used in furnishing the service, such as office rent, wages of personnel, and other office practice expenses. When only the technical component is performed, the modifier –TC5_{should be added to the appropriate CPT code to}

identify the service. The -TC modifier would not be appended if the code represents only the technical support and services component of the CPT code description (e.g., CPT 93296, 93299).

Physician Supervision Requirements

Medicare established specific diagnostic test supervision requirements applicable to the technical component of the electronic analysis of implanted cardiac devices.6_{Medicare requires:}

• General supervision of the technical service for remote pacemaker and ICD interrogations (codes 93296, 93299)

• Direct supervision of the technical component for in person cardiac device interrogations • Direct supervision for the technical component of a transtelephonic pacemaker evaluation NOTE: Medicare specifies direct supervision for the professional service of a remote pacemaker interrogation (CPT 93294). Please contact your Medicare contractor to seek clarification on the difference in supervision requirements between this code and other device evaluation professional services.

These supervision requirements are in addition to any other Medicare coverage requirements. The Medicare supervision requirements for individual CPT codes are available on the Physician Fee Schedule Lookup function on the Medicare website7

or under “PFS Relative Value Files” for 2009.8

General supervision9_{means the procedure is furnished under the physician’s overall direction}

and control, but the physician’s presence is not required during the performance of the procedure. Under general supervision, the training of the non-physician personnel who actually performs the diagnostic procedure and the maintenance of the necessary equipment and supplies are the continuing responsibility of the physician.

Direct supervision9_{means the physician must be present in the office suite and immediately}

available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure. It does not mean that the physician must be present in the room when the procedure is performed.

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has recently released a document that represents their consensus statement on the role of manufacturers’ representatives in the care of patients with heart rhythm disorders. This policy statement also contains HRS’ perspective on appropriate delivery of and billing for the technical component of services associated with cardiac devices.10

We encourage providers to seek confirmation or clarification from the payer about the policy statement.

These coding suggestions do not replace seeking coding advice from the payer and/or your own coding staff. The ultimate responsibility for correct coding lies with the provider of services. Please contact your local payer for interpretation of the appropriate codes to use for specific procedures. Medtronic makes no guarantee that the use of this information will prevent differences of opinion or disputes with Medicare or other third party payers as to the correct form of billing or the amount that will be paid to providers of service.

For questions or for more information, please contact Medtronic at 1 (866) 877-4102, option 1. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management (CRDM) reimbursement customer information is available at: www.medtronic.com/CRDMreimbursement.

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3 New CPT Codes for Cardiac Device Monitoring Eﬀ ective January 1, 2009

Category

2008

CPT Code

2008

CPT Code Description

2009

CPT Code

2009

CPT Code Description

Time

Period

Other

Information

IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER

Pacemaker – In Person

93731, 93731-TC6_or 93731-2611

Electronic analysis of dual chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response);

without reprogramming 93288, 93288-TC or

93288-26

Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system

(Do not report 93288 in conjunction with 93279-93281, 93286, 93294, 93296) per encounter 93734, 93734-TC or 93734-26

Electronic analysis of single chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); without reprogramming 93735, 93735-TC or 93735-26 with reprogramming 93279, 93279-TC or 93279-26

Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; single lead pacemaker system

(Do not report 93279 in conjunction with 93286, 93288)

93732, 93732-TC or

93732-26

Electronic analysis of dual chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); with reprogramming

93280, 93280-TC or

93280-26

dual lead pacemaker system

(Do not report 93280 in conjunction with 93286, 93288) 93281,

93281-TC or 93281-26

multiple lead pacemaker system

For example, three lead biventricular

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4 Pacemaker – Remote

9373112_-TC

Electronic analysis of dual chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); without reprogramming

93296

Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results (Do not report 93296 in conjunction with 93288, 93289, 93299)

(Report 93296 only once per 90 days)

per 90 days 93296 represents the technical component 9373412_-TC

Electronic analysis of single chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); without reprogramming

9373112_-26

Electronic analysis of dual chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); without reprogramming

93294

Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system with interim physician analysis, review(s) and report(s) (Do not report 93294 in conjunction with 93288, 93293) (Report 93294 only once per 90 days)

93294 represents the professional

component 9373412

-26

Electronic analysis of single chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); without reprogramming

9373112_or

9373412 CPT code descriptions referenced above

93294 and

Pacemaker Remote Interrogation Device Evaluation – Global6

Pacemaker Transtelephonic Monitoring

93733, 93733-TC or

93733-26

Electronic analysis of dual chamber internal pacemaker system (may include rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave form, and/or testing of sensory

function of pacemaker), telephonic analysis 93293, 93293-TC or

93293-26

Transtelephonic rhythm strip pacemaker evaluation(s) single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system, includes recording with and without magnet application with physician analysis, review and report(s), up to 90 days (Do not report 93293 in conjunction with 93294) (For in person evaluation, see 93040, 93041, 93042) (Report 93293 only once per 90 days)

per 90 days 93736,

93736-TC or 93736-26

Electronic analysis of single chamber internal pacemaker system (may include rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave form, and/or testing of sensory function of pacemaker), telephonic analysis

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5 IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR

Defibrillator – In Person

93741, 93741-TC or 93741-26

Electronic analysis of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (includes interrogation, evaluation of pulse generator status, evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response); single chamber or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system, without reprogramming

93289, 93289-TC or

93289-26

Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; single, dual, or multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system, including analysis of heart rhythm derived data elements

(For monitoring physiologic cardiovascular data elements derived from an ICD, use 93290)

(Do not report 93289 in conjunction with 93282-93284, 93287, 93295, 93296) per encounter 93743, 93743-TC or 93743-26

dual chamber, without reprogramming

93742, 93742-TC or

93742-26

single chamber or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system, with reprogramming

93282, 93282-TC or

93282-26

Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; single lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system (Do not report 93282 in conjunction with 93287, 93289, 93745)

93744, 93744-TC or

93744-26

dual chamber, with reprogramming

93283, 93283-TC or

93283-26

dual lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

(Do not report 93283 in conjunction with 93287, 93289) 93284,

93284-TC or 93284-26

multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

For example, three lead biventricular

defibrillator

Defibrillator – Remote

9374112_-TC

93296

Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results (Do not report 93296 in conjunction with 93288, 93289, 93299)

per 90 days

93296 represents the technical

component

9374312_-TC _{dual chamber, without reprogramming}

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9374112_-26 single chamber or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator

system, without reprogramming

93295

Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system with interim physician analysis, review(s) and report(s)

(For remote monitoring of physiologic cardiovascular data elements derived from an ICD, use 93297)

(Do not report 93295 in conjunction with 93289) (Report 93295 only once per 90 days)

component 9374312_-26 _{dual chamber, without reprogramming}

9374112_or

93295 and

Defibrillator Remote Interrogation Device Evaluation – Global6

IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVASCULAR MONITOR (ICM) AND IMPLANTABLE LOOP RECORDER (ILR)

Implantable Cardiovascular Monitor (ICM) – In Person

None Not Applicable

93290, 93290-TC or

93290-26

Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; implantable cardiovascular monitor system, including analysis of 1 or more recorded physiologic cardiovascular data elements from all internal and external sensors

(For heart rhythm derived data elements, use 93289) (Do not report 93290 in conjunction with 93297, 93299)

per encounter

Implantable Cardiovascular Monitor (ICM) – Remote

None Not Applicable

93297

Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular monitor system, including analysis of 1 or more recorded physiologic cardiovascular data elements from all internal and external sensors, physician analysis, review(s) and report(s) (For heart rhythm derived data elements, use 93295) (Do not report 93297 in conjunction with 93290, 93298) (Report 93297 only once per 30 days)

per 30 days 93297 represents the professional component of ICM 93299

implantable cardiovascular monitor system or implantable loop recorder system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results (Do not report 93299 in conjunction with 93290, 93291, 93296)

component of ICM

93297 and

ICM Remote Interrogation Device Evaluation – Global6

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7 IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVASCULAR MONITOR (ICM) AND IMPLANTABLE LOOP RECORDER (ILR) (continued)

Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) – In Person

93727

Electronic analysis of implantable loop recorder (ILR) system (includes retrieval of recorded and stored ECG data, physician review and interpretation of retrieved ECG data and

reprogramming)

93291, 93291-TC or

93291-26

Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; implantable loop recorder system, including heart rhythm derived data analysis

(Do not report 93291 in conjunction with 33282,

93288-93290, 93298, 93299) _per encounter

93285, 93285-TC or

93285-26

Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; implantable loop recorder system

(Do not report 93285 in conjunction with 33282, 93279, 93284, 93291)

Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) – Remote

None Not Applicable

93298

Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable loop recorder system, including analysis of recorded heart rhythm data, physician analysis, review(s) and report(s)

(Do not report 93298 in conjunction with 93291, 93297) (Report 93298 only once per 30 days)

per 30 days 93298 represents the professional component of ILR 93299

implantable cardiovascular monitor system or implantable loop recorder system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results (Do not report 93299 in conjunction with 93290, 93291, 93296)

component of ILR

93298 and

ILR Remote Interrogation Device Evaluation – Global6

Category

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CPT Code

2008

CPT Code Description

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8 PERI-PROCEDURAL

Peri-Procedural – In Person Only

None Not Applicable

93286, 93286-TC or

93286-26

Peri-procedural device evaluation and programming of device system parameters before or after a surgery, procedure, or test with physician analysis, review and report; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system (Report 93286 once before and once after surgery, procedure, or test, when device evaluation and programming is performed before and after surgery, procedure, or test)

(Do not report 93286 in conjunction with 93279-93281, 93288) per encounter 93287, 93287-TC or 93287-26

single, dual, or multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

(Report 93287 once before and once after surgery, procedure, or test, when device evaluation and programming is performed before and after surgery, procedure, or test)

(Do not report 93287 in conjunction with 93282-93284, 93289)

WEARABLE

Mobile Cardiovascular Telemetry

93799 Unlisted cardiovascular service or procedure 93228

Wearable mobile cardiovascular telemetry with electrocardiographic recording, concurrent computerized real time data analysis and greater than 24 hours of accessible ECG data storage (retrievable with query) with ECG triggered and patient selected events transmitted to a remote attended surveillance center for up to 30 days; physician review and interpretation with report (Report 93228 only once per 30 days)

(Do not report 93228 in conjunction with 93014)

per 30 days

component

93799 Unlisted cardiovascular service or procedure 93229

technical support for connection and patient instructions for use, attended surveillance, analysis and physician prescribed transmission of daily and emergent data reports

(Do not report 93229 in conjunction with 93014)

(For wearable cardiovascular monitors that do not perform automatic ECG triggered transmissions to an attended surveillance center, see 93224-93227, 93230-93272)

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WEARABLE (continued)

Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

93745

Initial set-up and programming by a physician of wearable cardioverter-defibrillator includes initial programming of system, establishing baseline electronic ECG, transmission of data to data repository, patient instruction in wearing system and patient reporting of problems or events

93745

Initial set-up and programming by a physician of wearable cardioverter-defibrillator includes initial programming of system, establishing baseline electronic ECG, transmission of data to data repository, patient instruction in wearing system and patient reporting of problems or events (Do not report 93745 in conjunction with 93282, 93292)

per encounter 93741,

93741-TC or 93741-26

93292, 93292-TC or

93292-26

Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; wearable defibrillator system

(Do not report 93292 in conjunction with 93745) 93742,

93742-TC or 93742-26

single chamber or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system, with reprogramming

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2008

CPT Code

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CPT Code Description

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CPT Code

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CPT Code Description

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11 The following CPT codes are effective for services provided on and after January 1, 2009:

93228: Wearable mobile cardiovascular telemetry with electrocardiographic recording, concurrent computerized real time data analysis and greater than 24 hours

of accessible ECG data storage (retrievable with query) with ECG triggered and patient selected events transmitted to a remote attended surveillance center

for up to 30 days; physician review and interpretation with report

93229: Wearable mobile cardiovascular telemetry with electrocardiographic recording, concurrent computerized real time data analysis and greater than 24 hours

of accessible ECG data storage (retrievable with query) with ECG triggered and patient selected events transmitted to a remote attended surveillance center

for up to 30 days; technical support for connection and patient instructions for use, attended surveillance, analysis and physician prescribed transmission of

daily and emergent data reports

93279: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; single lead pacemaker system

93280: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; dual lead pacemaker system

93281: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; multiple lead pacemaker system

93282: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; single lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

93283: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; dual lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

93284: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

93285: Programming device evaluation with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent

programmed values with physician analysis, review and report; implantable loop recorder system

93286: Peri-procedural device evaluation and programming of device system parameters before or after a surgery, procedure, or test with physician analysis, review

and report; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system

93287: Peri-procedural device evaluation and programming of device system parameters before or after a surgery, procedure, or test with physician analysis, review

and report; single, dual, or multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system

93288: Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient

encounter; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system

93289: Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient

encounter; single, dual, or multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system, including analysis of heart rhythm derived data elements

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12 93290: Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient

encounter; implantable cardiovascular monitor system, including analysis of 1 or more recorded physiologic cardiovascular data elements from all internal

and external sensors

93291: Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient

encounter; implantable loop recorder system, including heart rhythm derived data analysis

93292: Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with physician analysis, review and report, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient

encounter; wearable defibrillator system

93293: Transtelephonic rhythm strip pacemaker evaluation(s) single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system, includes recording with and without magnet

application with report(s), up to 90 days

93294: Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system with interim physician analysis and physician

review and report(s)

93295: Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system with interim physician

analysis and physician review(s) and report(s)

93296: Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system,

remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results

93297: Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular monitor system, including analysis of 1 or more recorded physiologic

cardiovascular data elements from all internal and external sensors, physician analysis, review(s) and report(s)

93298: Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable loop recorder system, including analysis of recorded heart rhythm data, physician

analysis, review(s) and report(s)

93299: Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular monitor system or implantable loop recorder system, remote data

acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results

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13 The following CPT codes will be deleted as of January 1, 2009:

93727: Electronic analysis of implantable loop recorder (ILR) system (includes retrieval of recorded and stored ECG data, physician review and interpretation of

retrieved ECG data and reprogramming)

93731: Electronic analysis of dual-chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable,

using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response);

without reprogramming

93732: Electronic analysis of dual-chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable,

using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response);

with reprogramming

93733: Electronic analysis of dual chamber internal pacemaker system (may include rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave form, and/or testing

of sensory function of pacemaker), telephonic analysis

93734: Electronic analysis of single chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable,

using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response);

without reprogramming

93735: Electronic analysis of single chamber pacemaker system (includes evaluation of programmable parameters at rest and during activity where applicable,

using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of event markers and device response);

with reprogramming

93736: Electronic analysis of single chamber internal pacemaker system (may include rate, pulse amplitude and duration, configuration of wave form, and/or

testing of sensory function of pacemaker), telephonic analysis

93741: Electronic analysis of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (includes interrogation, evaluation of pulse generator status, evaluation of programmable parameters

at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of

event markers and device response); single chamber or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system, without reprogramming

93742: E lectronic analysis of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (includes interrogation, evaluation of pulse generator status, evaluation of programmable parameters

at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of

event markers and device response); single chamber or wearable cardioverter-defibrillator system, with reprogramming

93743: Electronic analysis of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (includes interrogation, evaluation of pulse generator status, evaluation of programmable parameters

at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of

event markers and device response); dual chamber, without reprogramming

93744: Electronic analysis of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (includes interrogation, evaluation of pulse generator status, evaluation of programmable parameters

at rest and during activity where applicable, using electrocardiographic recording and interpretation of recordings at rest and during exercise, analysis of

event markers and device response); dual chamber, with reprogramming

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14 CPT codes with description revisions as of January 1, 2009:

93224: Wearable E electrocardiographic rhythm derived monitoring for 24 hours by continuous original ECG waveform recording and storage, with visual

superimposition scanning; includes recording, scanning analysis with report, physician review, and interpretation

93225: Wearable E electrocardiographic rhythm derived monitoring for 24 hours by continuous original ECG waveform recording and storage, with visual

superimposition scanning; recording (includes connection hook-up, recording, and disconnection)

93226: Wearable E electrocardiographic rhythm derived monitoring for 24 hours by continuous original ECG waveform recording and storage, with visual

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