Moving A Diaphragm Stimulator's Battery Unit

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 0681T

Surgery to move the battery-and-electronics unit of a diaphragm stimulation system — a therapy that stimulates that muscle to improve the pumping of a failing heart — from its existing pocket under the skin into a new one. The unit is disconnected as needed, a new pocket is made, and the unit is reconnected to the leads already on the muscle.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,169 · 10th to 90th $1,698 to $27,542

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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 $4,073.80 Typical High $4,786.30	Facility	None	$1,698.24	$4,073.80	$4,786.30
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,737.80 Median $7,943.28 Typical High $27,542.29	Facility	None	$1,737.80	$7,943.28	$27,542.29