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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

New York 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 $5,623 · 10th–90th $1,202$12,5890%10%10th90th$5,623Professionalmedian $1,096 · 10th–90th $759$2,5120%20%10th90th$1,096$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
$3,019.95
Typical High
$10,964.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$2,570.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$13,489.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,238.72
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$37,153.52
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$7,762.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$3,630.78
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$2,951.21
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,862.09
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,479.11
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50,118.72
Median
$53,703.18
Typical High
$75,857.76
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$9,120.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$2,754.23
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,949.84
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,949.84