Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
AI EXPLANATION: A pacemaker pulse generator is the small, battery-powered device implanted under the skin that monitors and regulates the heartbeat. In a dual-lead system, two thin insulated wires connect the generator to two chambers of the heart. When the generator's built-in battery nears the end of its operational life, an outpatient surgical procedure is performed to replace it. A surgeon makes an incision over the existing device, disconnects the old generator from the leads, tests the leads to confirm they are functioning properly, connects a new generator to the existing wires, and closes the incision.
Across 7 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $424 to $37,326. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.
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Akron Children's Hospital
Brunswick Medical Center and 24-Hour Emergency Room