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In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming

North Dakota 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?

$166

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $166 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $120 to $195.

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 $78 · 10th to 90th $78 to $120Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $78 to $224
$100$200$500facility $78professional $166

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$47.86
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$251.19
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$102.33
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$41.69
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$117.49
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$676.08
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$269.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$70.79

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota· 3rd of 51

$166

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.