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Pacemaker Generator Replacement, Single Lead

Washington, DC 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 $4,786 · 10th–90th $427$7,7620%10%10th90th$4,786Professionalmedian $692 · 10th–90th $692$7590%20%40%90th$692$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,120.11
Median
$25,703.96
Typical High
$50,118.72