Surgical Repair of the Aortic Arch

Pennsylvania rates for HCPCS 33870

This covers a major open-heart surgery to repair or replace a damaged section of the body's main artery near where it curves at the top of the heart, known as the aortic arch. The operation is performed with the heart temporarily stopped and blood circulated by a heart-lung bypass machine while the repair is made. This is a high-complexity operation typically reserved for conditions such as an aneurysm or tear in this part of the aorta.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $2,630 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $5,370

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Geisinger Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,570.40 Median $2,630.27 Typical High $5,370.32	Professional	None	$2,570.40	$2,630.27	$5,370.32
Oscar Health Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $25.12 Median $3,311.31 Typical High $5,370.32	Professional	None	$25.12	$3,311.31	$5,370.32