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Pacemaker Generator Replacement, Single Lead

Louisiana 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 $3,090 · 10th–90th $759$17,3780%10%10th90th$3,090$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$616.60
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$4,897.79
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,120.11
Median
$17,378.01
Typical High
$32,359.37
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$10,471.29
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$10,232.93
Typical High
$22,908.68