Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system
Medicare pricing data for 9,093 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $40 in Maine to $80 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 implantable defibrillator system (HCPCS code 93282) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $65.25, but hospitals typically charge $206.01 — a 3.2x 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 $65.25, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.05. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $47.05 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $80 | $533 | 7 | 138 | +23.3% |
| New Jersey | $80 | $255 | 250 | 2,385 | +23.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $80 | $81 | 14 | 28 | +22.2% |
| Maryland | $78 | $186 | 172 | 2,429 | +19.8% |
| New York | $76 | $348 | 710 | 7,440 | +17.1% |
| Nevada | $76 | $206 | 65 | 427 | +16.1% |
| California | $74 | $188 | 834 | 4,705 | +13.8% |
| Hawaii | $74 | $155 | 27 | 191 | +13.0% |
| District of Columbia | $73 | $205 | 29 | 285 | +12.3% |
| Colorado | $69 | $174 | 116 | 614 | +5.8% |
| Florida | $69 | $164 | 794 | 5,005 | +5.0% |
| Illinois | $68 | $218 | 287 | 3,011 | +3.7% |
| Wyoming | $68 | $551 | 15 | 85 | +3.6% |
| Arizona | $67 | $174 | 206 | 1,055 | +2.8% |
| Delaware | $67 | $157 | 47 | 456 | +2.5% |
| Washington | $67 | $175 | 188 | 1,180 | +2.4% |
| South Carolina | $67 | $179 | 177 | 1,098 | +2.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $66 | $174 | 481 | 3,496 | +1.6% |
| Indiana | $66 | $180 | 142 | 1,642 | +1.3% |
| Connecticut | $65 | $239 | 129 | 812 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $65 | $151 | 42 | 133 | -0.8% |
| Georgia | $64 | $221 | 216 | 2,188 | -2.1% |
| Massachusetts | $63 | $196 | 296 | 2,521 | -3.4% |
| Texas | $62 | $176 | 554 | 3,324 | -5.5% |
| Minnesota | $61 | $279 | 143 | 1,143 | -5.8% |
| Montana | $61 | $180 | 44 | 437 | -7.2% |
| Alabama | $60 | $122 | 129 | 842 | -7.6% |
| Tennessee | $59 | $153 | 204 | 1,495 | -8.8% |
| Missouri | $59 | $176 | 214 | 1,141 | -10.3% |
| Wisconsin | $58 | $536 | 174 | 1,370 | -11.7% |
| Virginia | $58 | $148 | 229 | 2,232 | -11.7% |
| Kentucky | $58 | $133 | 156 | 927 | -11.8% |
| Nebraska | $57 | $182 | 71 | 385 | -11.9% |
| Louisiana | $57 | $176 | 165 | 1,001 | -12.0% |
| Michigan | $57 | $130 | 303 | 2,302 | -12.7% |
| Ohio | $57 | $161 | 317 | 2,236 | -13.4% |
| Kansas | $56 | $138 | 92 | 312 | -14.9% |
| Oregon | $55 | $163 | 104 | 776 | -15.8% |
| Mississippi | $54 | $157 | 97 | 1,048 | -16.9% |
| Rhode Island | $54 | $141 | 31 | 154 | -17.0% |
| New Mexico | $54 | $168 | 32 | 202 | -17.7% |
| Oklahoma | $54 | $141 | 126 | 736 | -17.8% |
| Idaho | $53 | $141 | 40 | 274 | -19.0% |
| West Virginia | $52 | $140 | 51 | 325 | -20.0% |
| North Carolina | $52 | $161 | 266 | 1,999 | -20.1% |
| Arkansas | $49 | $117 | 88 | 410 | -25.0% |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $217 | 56 | 333 | -25.2% |
| Vermont | $48 | $200 | 18 | 244 | -26.4% |
| Iowa | $47 | $188 | 68 | 332 | -27.9% |
| North Dakota | $41 | $158 | 25 | 229 | -36.5% |
| South Dakota | $41 | $162 | 21 | 269 | -36.6% |
| Maine | $40 | $123 | 30 | 209 | -38.6% |
⚠️ 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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