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In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming

Arizona rates for HCPCS 93281

This service involves a healthcare provider adjusting the settings of an implanted pacemaker during an in-person visit, using a wireless programr to communicate with the device. It's used to fine-tune how the pacemaker paces the heart, based on the patient's needs and how the device has been performing.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming cost?

$85.11

Typical negotiated rate. In Arizona, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $85.11 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $72.44 to $123.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $126 · 10th to 90th $32 to $200Professionalmedian $85 · 10th to 90th $65 to $676
$50$100$200$500facility $126professional $85

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS Arizona
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS Arizona
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS Arizona
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS Arizona
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$70.79
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$173.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$269.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26

Where Arizona sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Alaska than in New York. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Arizona· 33rd of 51

$85.11

AK $195NY $58.88

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.