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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Colorado 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 $20,893 · 10th–90th $3,236$44,6680%5%10th90th$20,893Professionalmedian $912 · 10th–90th $912$1,7780%20%40%90th$912$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K$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
$912.01
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$10,715.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,318.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15,848.93
Median
$25,703.96
Typical High
$58,884.37
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,621.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,698.24
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,819.70
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$3,981.07
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$1,548.82
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,290.87
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$10,715.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$2,344.23