Removal of heart rhythm monitor from under the skin
Medicare pricing data for 5,438 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 7.2x markup — hospitals charge $630.01 but Medicare allows only $86.90. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $52 in Idaho to $200 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Removal of heart rhythm monitor from under the skin (HCPCS code 33286) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $86.90, but hospitals typically charge $630.01 — a 7.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $86.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $17.38. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 7.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $66.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $200 | $3,013 | 10 | 49 | +130.3% |
| Arizona | $134 | $1,129 | 191 | 1,158 | +54.3% |
| California | $107 | $794 | 528 | 2,107 | +22.7% |
| Florida | $98 | $446 | 585 | 3,364 | +13.3% |
| Louisiana | $96 | $797 | 102 | 275 | +10.6% |
| Texas | $96 | $1,016 | 480 | 1,765 | +10.3% |
| Maryland | $95 | $343 | 87 | 442 | +9.4% |
| Missouri | $92 | $463 | 125 | 463 | +6.0% |
| Oregon | $92 | $394 | 58 | 162 | +5.6% |
| Nevada | $90 | $415 | 33 | 81 | +3.6% |
| New Jersey | $88 | $1,047 | 157 | 1,256 | +1.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $87 | $384 | 236 | 1,187 | -0.3% |
| New Mexico | $85 | $413 | 20 | 81 | -1.8% |
| New York | $84 | $888 | 293 | 2,653 | -3.1% |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $317 | 80 | 377 | -5.1% |
| Illinois | $82 | $562 | 183 | 727 | -5.4% |
| Delaware | $82 | $283 | 24 | 146 | -5.5% |
| Mississippi | $80 | $738 | 60 | 251 | -7.5% |
| Michigan | $79 | $320 | 199 | 696 | -8.6% |
| District of Columbia | $75 | $251 | 14 | 59 | -13.2% |
| Massachusetts | $75 | $405 | 140 | 632 | -13.7% |
| Kansas | $75 | $667 | 80 | 457 | -14.1% |
| Utah | $74 | $333 | 25 | 71 | -15.2% |
| Virginia | $74 | $297 | 118 | 479 | -15.3% |
| Colorado | $73 | $353 | 81 | 280 | -15.5% |
| Montana | $73 | $410 | 19 | 65 | -15.7% |
| Washington | $73 | $289 | 84 | 286 | -16.3% |
| Minnesota | $72 | $557 | 66 | 182 | -17.6% |
| Nebraska | $71 | $473 | 36 | 149 | -17.8% |
| South Dakota | $71 | $463 | 8 | 65 | -18.8% |
| Rhode Island | $70 | $285 | 14 | 45 | -19.6% |
| Maine | $69 | $578 | 25 | 48 | -20.8% |
| Connecticut | $68 | $407 | 48 | 144 | -22.0% |
| New Hampshire | $68 | $660 | 25 | 125 | -22.1% |
| Vermont | $66 | $596 | 11 | 55 | -23.6% |
| Georgia | $66 | $609 | 115 | 384 | -23.8% |
| Alabama | $65 | $210 | 92 | 206 | -25.2% |
| South Carolina | $65 | $672 | 108 | 535 | -25.7% |
| Arkansas | $64 | $268 | 41 | 171 | -26.8% |
| Kentucky | $63 | $279 | 72 | 201 | -27.5% |
| North Carolina | $61 | $443 | 136 | 595 | -29.4% |
| Ohio | $61 | $274 | 152 | 619 | -29.5% |
| Iowa | $61 | $351 | 45 | 121 | -29.6% |
| Indiana | $61 | $364 | 93 | 280 | -30.3% |
| Tennessee | $60 | $301 | 112 | 404 | -30.7% |
| North Dakota | $60 | $922 | 16 | 84 | -30.7% |
| Wisconsin | $59 | $880 | 89 | 311 | -32.7% |
| West Virginia | $58 | $372 | 28 | 136 | -33.5% |
| Idaho | $52 | $265 | 29 | 141 | -39.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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