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Pacemaker Generator Replacement, Single Lead

North Carolina 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 $1,660 · 10th–90th $331$14,7910%10%10th90th$1,660$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$14,125.38
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,549.93
Median
$21,379.62
Typical High
$41,686.94
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,128.31
Median
$36,307.81
Typical High
$36,307.81