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Pacemaker Generator Replacement, Single Lead

Alabama rates for HCPCS 33227

Replaces the pacemaker's pulse generator, the small battery-powered unit that sits under the skin near the collarbone, when its battery is running down. The old unit is taken out through the original scar and a new one is connected to the wire already running to the heart. This version covers a system that uses one wire.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,413 · 10th–90th $955$16,2180%5%10th90th$7,413$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,398.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,481.54
Median
$13,803.84
Typical High
$18,197.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$14,454.40