CPT® Code 93291

Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with analysis, review and report by a physician or other qualified health care professional, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, including heart rhythm derived data analysis

An in-person interrogation device evaluation, as defined by CPT® Code 93291, involves a comprehensive assessment conducted by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. This procedure is specifically designed for patients who have a subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system implanted or inserted. The primary function of this device is to continuously record electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm data, which can be triggered automatically in response to rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeats, or manually initiated by the patient during an event. During the evaluation, the patient is connected to the ECG monitor, establishing a direct link between the cardiac rhythm monitor and the interrogation device. This connection allows for the retrieval of stored heart rhythm and rate data, encompassing both patient-initiated recordings and those detected by the device itself. The healthcare professional conducts a thorough review of the interrogated data to evaluate the current programmed parameters and the overall functionality of the device in detecting and recording rhythm events. Additionally, the ECG recordings are scrutinized for any signs of arrhythmia, and the stored data is compared with previous acquisitions to track any changes or developments. Following the evaluation, the patient is informed of the findings, and a detailed written report is generated to document the results of the interrogation and analysis.