CPT® Code 93295

Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system with interim analysis, review(s) and report(s) by a physician or other qualified health care professional

The CPT® Code 93295 refers to the remote interrogation device evaluation of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system. This procedure encompasses evaluations conducted over a period of up to 90 days, during which a physician or other qualified healthcare professional performs an interim analysis, review, and generates reports based on the data retrieved from the device. The interrogation process utilizes telemetric communication, allowing for the assessment of the device's functionality without the need for an in-person visit. This includes a comprehensive review of the device's leads, battery status, and programmed parameters. Additionally, the physician evaluates electrocardiogram recordings to identify any arrhythmias and examines stored data, including previous event logs, to compare with current findings. The analysis also involves reviewing the frequency and duration of arrhythmias, ectopic beats, and mode switch episodes, as well as assessing exercise and physiological stress data to observe heart rate responses. For implantable defibrillators, the evaluation includes determining the presence of any therapeutic interventions for ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Alerts generated by the device are also scrutinized, and the patient is informed of the findings, culminating in a written report that summarizes the evaluation results.