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Removing A Diaphragm Stimulator's Battery Unit

Alaska rates for HCPCS 0682T

Opening the pocket under the skin, disconnecting the battery-and-electronics unit of a diaphragm stimulation system from its leads, and taking the unit out. The system stimulates the diaphragm to improve the pumping of a failing heart. The leads on the diaphragm are handled separately if they are also coming out.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $9,550 · 10th to 90th $1,950 to $16,596Professionalmedian $9,550 · 10th to 90th $7,079 to $16,596
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $9,550professional $9,550

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$16,595.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,079.46
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$16,595.87