Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
AI EXPLANATION: This procedure involves placing a small electronic device beneath the skin of the chest to regulate an irregular or slow heartbeat. Thin, insulated wires are guided through a vein into both the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device continuously monitors heart rhythms and delivers gentle electrical pulses when necessary to help the heart beat normally.
Across 10 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $601 to $33,507. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.