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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Maryland 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 $661 · 10th–90th $661$6610%50%100%$661Professionalmedian $1,000 · 10th–90th $851$1,6980%20%10th90th$1,000$1.0K$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,122.02
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$2,089.30
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,621.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,041.74
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,230.27