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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Louisiana 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 $2,512 · 10th–90th $891$4,3650%20%10th90th$2,512Professionalmedian $1,175 · 10th–90th $891$1,6220%20%10th90th$1,175$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
$933.25
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$1,318.26
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$1,479.11
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$6,606.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,187.76