Pacemaker insertion in Massachusetts
CPT 33208 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $9,680 to $15,159 at the 3 Massachusetts hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Massachusetts typical cash price: $15,159
Massachusetts hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Newton | $12,907 | $9,680 | $7,654only 1 plan |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | $20,212 | $15,159 | $11,298$7,559–$14,510 · 6 plans |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | $20,212 | $15,159 | $12,218$7,345–$16,203 · 8 plans |
Common questions
How much does pacemaker insertion cost at a hospital in Massachusetts?
At 3 Massachusetts hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for pacemaker insertion is $15,159, and most charge between $10,776 and $15,159. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Massachusetts has the lowest cash price for pacemaker insertion?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $9,680 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.