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Pacemaker Generator Replacement, Single Lead

Rhode Island 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,918 · 10th to 90th $3,236 to $23,988
$5K$10K$20Kfacility $6,918

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$8,128.31
Typical High
$23,988.33