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Removing A Diaphragm Stimulator's Battery Unit

Washington, DC 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 $4,074 · 10th to 90th $2,138 to $7,762
$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $4,074

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$15,135.61
Typical High
$27,542.29