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Open Chest Removal of Pacemaker Wires

Delaware rates for HCPCS 33238

Removal of the permanent wires that run from a pacemaker to the heart, done by opening the chest to reach them directly. This route is used when the wires cannot be taken out by simpler means, for example because scar tissue has locked them in place. The battery unit itself is dealt with separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $7,244 · 10th to 90th $151 to $7,244
$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $7,244

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
$7,244.36
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$7,244.36
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$1,023.29