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In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming

North Carolina 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 $74 · 10th–90th $42$2630%20%40%10th90th$74Professionalmedian $59 · 10th–90th $38$1480%10%10th90th$59$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
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$81.28
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$131.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$89.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$60.26
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$263.03
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$323.59
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$354.81