Pacemaker Implantation Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical placement of a device to regulate heart rhythm.
$30,000
National Avg Cost
$24,000
Medicare Pays
$6,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Pacemaker Implantation Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $37,023 | $29,618 | $7,405 |
| 2 | Michigan | $36,694 | $29,355 | $7,339 |
| 3 | Alaska | $36,662 | $29,330 | $7,332 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $36,405 | $29,124 | $7,281 |
| 5 | Iowa | $36,332 | $29,066 | $7,266 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $36,274 | $29,019 | $7,255 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $36,262 | $29,010 | $7,252 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $35,506 | $28,405 | $7,101 |
| 9 | Colorado | $34,241 | $27,393 | $6,848 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $33,921 | $27,137 | $6,784 |
| 11 | Florida | $33,087 | $26,470 | $6,617 |
| 12 | Virginia | $32,600 | $26,080 | $6,520 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $32,255 | $25,804 | $6,451 |
| 14 | Kansas | $31,904 | $25,524 | $6,381 |
| 15 | Idaho | $31,514 | $25,211 | $6,303 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $31,141 | $24,913 | $6,228 |
| 17 | Maine | $30,728 | $24,582 | $6,146 |
| 18 | Utah | $30,268 | $24,215 | $6,054 |
| 19 | Missouri | $30,052 | $24,041 | $6,010 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $29,901 | $23,921 | $5,980 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $29,869 | $23,895 | $5,974 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $29,478 | $23,582 | $5,896 |
| 23 | Maryland | $29,303 | $23,442 | $5,861 |
| 24 | New York | $29,076 | $23,261 | $5,815 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $28,057 | $22,446 | $5,611 |
| 26 | Nevada | $27,906 | $22,325 | $5,581 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $27,560 | $22,048 | $5,512 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $27,472 | $21,978 | $5,494 |
| 29 | Arizona | $27,299 | $21,839 | $5,460 |
| 30 | Georgia | $26,951 | $21,561 | $5,390 |
| 31 | Oregon | $26,885 | $21,508 | $5,377 |
| 32 | Ohio | $26,598 | $21,278 | $5,320 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $25,793 | $20,635 | $5,159 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $25,576 | $20,461 | $5,115 |
| 35 | Illinois | $25,257 | $20,206 | $5,051 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $24,931 | $19,945 | $4,986 |
| 37 | Delaware | $24,899 | $19,919 | $4,980 |
| 38 | Vermont | $24,885 | $19,908 | $4,977 |
| 39 | California | $24,701 | $19,760 | $4,940 |
| 40 | Alabama | $24,546 | $19,637 | $4,909 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $24,496 | $19,597 | $4,899 |
| 42 | Indiana | $24,193 | $19,354 | $4,839 |
| 43 | Montana | $24,170 | $19,336 | $4,834 |
| 44 | Texas | $24,116 | $19,293 | $4,823 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $23,717 | $18,973 | $4,743 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $23,634 | $18,907 | $4,727 |
| 47 | Washington | $23,625 | $18,900 | $4,725 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $23,254 | $18,603 | $4,651 |
| 49 | Connecticut | $22,917 | $18,334 | $4,583 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $22,760 | $18,208 | $4,552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Pacemaker Implantation cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Pacemaker Implantation is $30,000. Medicare typically pays $24,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $6,000.
Does Medicare cover Pacemaker Implantation?
Yes, Medicare covers Pacemaker Implantation. The average Medicare payment is $24,000 out of a total cost of $30,000.
What category is Pacemaker Implantation?
Pacemaker Implantation is classified as a hospital procedure.