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Testing A Breastbone-Lead Defibrillator

Vermont rates for HCPCS 0577T

A test of whether a defibrillator whose wire runs behind the breastbone will actually do its job. An abnormal rhythm is deliberately started under controlled conditions, and the team checks that the device senses it and delivers a shock that stops it, adjusting the sensing and treatment settings based on what happens.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $191 · 10th to 90th $191 to $288
$200$500$1Kprofessional $191

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$812.83