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Replacing A Breathing Stimulator Generator

California rates for HCPCS 0431T

The implanted generator of a central sleep apnea stimulation system is removed and a new one is put in its place during the same session. The pocket is opened, the leads are disconnected from the old generator and reconnected to the new one, which is tested before the wound is closed. This is what is done when the battery reaches the end of its life.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Replacing A Breathing Stimulator Generator cost?

$2,239

Typical facility fee. In California, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2,239 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $2,239 to $6,918.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,918 · 10th to 90th $3,715 to $15,136Professionalmedian $2,239 · 10th to 90th $2,239 to $2,239
$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $6,918professional $2,239

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$15,135.61
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$407.38
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72

Where California sits

The same service costs 1380.4 times more in Oregon than in South Carolina. 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.

California· 24th of 32

$2,239

OR $41,687SC $30.20

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.