Removing An Aortic Counterpulsation Heart System

Maryland rates for HCPCS 0455T

An implanted system that assists a weakened heart — a device sitting inside the aorta and working in time with each heartbeat — is taken out. The component inside the artery is withdrawn along the blood vessel it was placed through, and the parts under the skin and the connection passing out through the skin come out with it. It is done when the heart has recovered enough, when the system has failed or become infected, or when the patient is moving on to another treatment.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $3,388 · 10th to 90th $3,388 to $4,266

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $3,388.44 Median $3,388.44 Typical High $4,265.80	Professional	None	$3,388.44	$3,388.44	$4,265.80