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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

New Jersey 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 $6,918 · 10th–90th $1,380$13,8040%10%10th90th$6,918Professionalmedian $933 · 10th–90th $724$2,5120%20%10th90th$933$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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
$1,380.38
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$13,803.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$3,801.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,398.83
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$1,445.44
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$10,471.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$2,454.71