Insert/Replace Subcutaneous Defibrillator with Electrode Cost Comparison

33270 (CPT)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Insert/Replace Subcutaneous Defibrillator with Electrode (CPT 33270) range from $42,775 to $42,775 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $42,775.

A subcutaneous defibrillator is a small device placed under the skin of your chest that monitors your heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock if it detects a dangerously fast or irregular heartbeat. You might need this procedure if you have a heart condition that puts you at risk for sudden cardiac arrest and you're not a candidate for a traditional pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. During the procedure, your doctor will make a small cut under your arm or chest to place the device and its electrode under the skin, then test it to make sure it's working properly before closing the incision.