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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 33981

Replacement of the pump unit of a mechanical device that helps a failing heart move blood around the body. The pump can be exchanged for a new one when it wears out or malfunctions, without replacing the whole system. The patient is supported by the team throughout the exchange.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,244 · 10th–90th $1,122$20,8930%5%10%10th90th$7,244Professionalmedian $1,096 · 10th–90th $776$2,5700%20%10th90th$1,096$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
$977.24
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$12,302.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$2,754.23
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$12,882.50
Typical High
$28,840.32
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$2,290.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$7,244.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,691.53
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$9,772.37
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$2,344.23