Placing A Diaphragm Stimulator's Battery Unit

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 0680T

Setting the battery-and-electronics unit of a diaphragm stimulation system into a pocket under the skin and connecting it to leads already attached to the muscle; the system stimulates the diaphragm to improve the pumping of a failing heart. The same service covers exchanging a unit that is already in place for a new one. The leads themselves are not disturbed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,166 · 10th to 90th $2,138 to $47,863

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Aetna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,698.24 Median $3,981.07 Typical High $6,606.93	Facility	None	$1,698.24	$3,981.07	$6,606.93
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $5,888.44 Median $10,000.00 Typical High $48,977.88	Facility	None	$5,888.44	$10,000.00	$48,977.88