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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Tennessee 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 $2,455 · 10th–90th $1,202$5,0120%10%10th90th$2,455Professionalmedian $1,148 · 10th–90th $794$2,0420%10%20%10th90th$1,148$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$1,737.80
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$7,585.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,737.80
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,570.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$1,949.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,819.70
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$5,011.87
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,623.41
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$6,918.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,365.16
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,089.30