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In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming

Connecticut 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $162.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th to 90th $74 to $263Professionalmedian $132 · 10th to 90th $78 to $191
$50$100$200facility $138professional $132

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$47.86
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$263.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$190.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$107.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$100.00
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$151.36
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$79.43
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$93.33

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 9th of 51

$135

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.