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Repositioning of an Implanted Defibrillator Lead

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 33273

A procedure to move an already implanted defibrillator electrode back into its correct position after it has shifted, so the device can sense the heart rhythm and deliver a shock reliably. The electrode is exposed, repositioned, secured again, and tested before the wound is closed.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,012 · 10th–90th $851$12,8820%5%10%10th90th$5,012Professionalmedian $525 · 10th–90th $380$1,5140%20%10th90th$525$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

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
$758.58
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$11,481.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$2,089.30
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$14,125.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$1,122.02
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$30,199.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$12,022.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,047.13