Placing A Diaphragm Stimulator's Battery Unit

Maryland 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 $4,898 · 10th to 90th $537 to $10,233

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $489.78 Median $602.56 Typical High $2,691.53	Facility	None	$489.78	$602.56	$2,691.53
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $3,090.30 Median $7,413.10 Typical High $10,715.19	Facility	None	$3,090.30	$7,413.10	$10,715.19