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In-Person Pacemaker Device Programming

South 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?

$138

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $102 to $174.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $145 · 10th to 90th $98 to $158Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $85 to $204
$100$200$500facility $145professional $138

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
$85.11
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$114.82
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$158.49
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$676.08
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$269.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$288.40
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$131.83
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$162.18
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$100.00
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$70.79
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$204.17
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$100.00
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$102.33

Where South 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.

South Dakota· 8th of 51

$138

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.