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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Cardiovascular Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $33.07 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 93278 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $28.21 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 93278 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 93278 by major payers:

$39.92

$46.50

$41.85

$54.05
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 93278 vs. Other Cardiovascular Procedures Codes
The CPT 93278 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Cardiovascular Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 93278 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 93228-CPT | Low | External Mobile Cardiovascular Telemetry With Electrocardiographic Recording Concurrent Computerized Real Time Data Analysis And Greater Than 24 Hours Of Accessible Ecg Data Storage (Retrievable With Query) With Ecg Triggered And Patient Selected Events Transmitted To A Remote Attended Surveillance Center For Up To 30 Days; Review And Interpretation With Report By A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional (Revised 01/01/13) |
| 93260-CPT | Low | Prgrmg Dev Eval Impltbl Sys, Programming Device Evaluation In Person With Iterative Adjustment Of The Implantable Device To Test The Function Of The Device And Select Optimal Permanent Programmed Values With Analysis Review And Report By A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Implantable Subcutaneous Lead Defibrillator System |
| 93278-CPT | Low | Detailed Heart Test (Ekg), An Electrocardiogram (Ecg Or Ekg) Measures The Heart Rhythm Through Wires Attached To The Chest. Electric Signals From The Heart Are Measured Over A Period Of Time. |
| 93279-CPT | Low | Prgrmg Dev Eval Pm Ldls Pm, Programming Device Evaluation In Person With Iterative Adjustment Of The Implantable Device To Test The Function Of The Device And Select Optimal Permanent Programmed Values With Analysis Review And Report By A Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Single Lead Pacemaker System Or Leadless Pacemaker System In One Cardiac Chamber |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 93278. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 93278 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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