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Total Artificial Heart Implantation

California rates for HCPCS 0051T

The failing pumping chambers of the person's own heart are removed and a complete mechanical replacement heart is implanted to take over pumping blood to the lungs and the rest of the body. It is major open-chest surgery for people whose own heart can no longer support them. External power and control equipment and close monitoring are needed afterwards.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $16,218 · 10th–90th $11,749$28,8400%10%10th90th$16,218Professionalmedian $398 · 10th–90th $398$3980%50%100%$398$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$16,218.10
Typical High
$28,840.32
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11