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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Virginia 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 $3,631 · 10th–90th $955$13,8040%5%10th90th$3,631Professionalmedian $1,000 · 10th–90th $776$2,1880%10%20%10th90th$1,000$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
$954.99
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$14,125.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$3,235.94
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$14,791.08
Typical High
$15,848.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,412.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$2,089.30
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,071.52
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$1,905.46
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,862.09
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$7,079.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,949.84