Programming of single lead pacemaker system
Medicare pricing data for 10,976 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $31 in Maine to $68 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
Programming of single lead pacemaker system (HCPCS code 93279) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $53.33, but hospitals typically charge $155.11 — a 2.9x 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 $53.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $10.67. 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 2.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $39.24 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $68 | $408 | 6 | 106 | +28.0% |
| New Jersey | $66 | $194 | 297 | 2,900 | +23.9% |
| Maryland | $65 | $152 | 181 | 2,008 | +21.5% |
| District of Columbia | $65 | $150 | 26 | 272 | +21.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $63 | $64 | 15 | 43 | +18.9% |
| Nevada | $63 | $145 | 78 | 786 | +18.2% |
| New York | $63 | $275 | 765 | 7,439 | +17.4% |
| Colorado | $60 | $145 | 155 | 1,648 | +11.7% |
| Florida | $59 | $133 | 953 | 9,268 | +10.2% |
| California | $59 | $152 | 1,134 | 10,575 | +10.1% |
| Wyoming | $58 | $575 | 14 | 203 | +8.5% |
| South Carolina | $57 | $134 | 236 | 1,997 | +6.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $56 | $127 | 531 | 4,345 | +5.5% |
| Connecticut | $56 | $178 | 154 | 1,280 | +4.8% |
| Illinois | $56 | $179 | 317 | 4,173 | +4.7% |
| Arizona | $55 | $123 | 262 | 2,139 | +3.9% |
| Indiana | $55 | $135 | 168 | 2,169 | +3.3% |
| Utah | $55 | $121 | 58 | 621 | +2.3% |
| Washington | $55 | $141 | 257 | 3,116 | +2.2% |
| Delaware | $54 | $120 | 42 | 491 | +0.9% |
| Massachusetts | $54 | $162 | 327 | 2,950 | +0.6% |
| Texas | $53 | $147 | 726 | 5,876 | -0.7% |
| Georgia | $53 | $179 | 230 | 2,762 | -1.0% |
| Minnesota | $51 | $199 | 166 | 2,098 | -3.6% |
| Hawaii | $51 | $110 | 33 | 213 | -4.5% |
| Alabama | $51 | $98 | 164 | 1,552 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $50 | $123 | 238 | 2,478 | -5.3% |
| Nebraska | $50 | $156 | 86 | 905 | -6.6% |
| Louisiana | $49 | $142 | 192 | 1,227 | -7.6% |
| Montana | $49 | $142 | 47 | 646 | -7.7% |
| Missouri | $48 | $123 | 269 | 2,287 | -10.1% |
| Virginia | $47 | $118 | 248 | 3,061 | -11.3% |
| North Carolina | $47 | $141 | 325 | 3,255 | -11.3% |
| Ohio | $46 | $130 | 366 | 2,791 | -13.7% |
| Oregon | $46 | $131 | 134 | 1,431 | -14.0% |
| Kentucky | $46 | $105 | 190 | 2,020 | -14.4% |
| Wisconsin | $45 | $395 | 203 | 1,916 | -14.9% |
| Mississippi | $45 | $128 | 104 | 1,298 | -15.6% |
| Kansas | $44 | $115 | 140 | 1,311 | -17.1% |
| New Mexico | $44 | $122 | 32 | 256 | -17.2% |
| Michigan | $44 | $105 | 364 | 3,177 | -17.8% |
| Rhode Island | $43 | $114 | 39 | 262 | -19.5% |
| Idaho | $42 | $113 | 56 | 420 | -21.4% |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $108 | 164 | 1,340 | -23.2% |
| Arkansas | $39 | $85 | 114 | 1,046 | -26.8% |
| Iowa | $39 | $123 | 88 | 1,053 | -27.2% |
| Vermont | $39 | $130 | 17 | 390 | -27.4% |
| New Hampshire | $36 | $163 | 63 | 471 | -32.0% |
| West Virginia | $36 | $107 | 62 | 416 | -32.2% |
| South Dakota | $33 | $108 | 45 | 554 | -38.8% |
| North Dakota | $31 | $113 | 34 | 501 | -42.0% |
| Maine | $31 | $93 | 55 | 513 | -42.0% |
⚠️ 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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