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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Pennsylvania 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 $7,244 · 10th–90th $977$14,4540%10%10th90th$7,244Professionalmedian $955 · 10th–90th $794$1,6600%20%40%10th90th$955$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
$7,244.36
Typical High
$14,454.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,412.54
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20,417.38
Median
$21,379.62
Typical High
$57,543.99
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,659.59
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$1,318.26
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,778.28
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$14,125.38
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,905.46
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$831.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$7,079.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,819.70