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In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming

Washington, DC 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $178 · 10th–90th $39$3550%20%40%10th90th$178Professionalmedian $56 · 10th–90th $39$1100%10%10th90th$56$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$53.70
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$346.74
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$56.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$186.21
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$89.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$100.00