CRT-D & ICD Leads Replacement Patient Costs

PATIENT COSTS RISE WITH REPLACEMENT SURGERY

The financial burden and infection risk increases with each device replacement. And some patients may forego the procedure due to the expense. Longer battery life can decrease the number of replacements and corresponding costs and infections.

A Patient Perspective

A patient discusses the impact and cost burden of device replacement

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Cost Burden for Patients

See below for a typical out-of-pocket scenario of patient costs for the initial implant and replacement of a CRT-D device. This example assumes that the patient has not met the annual deductible. Additional procedures performed may increase these costs.

Medicare Comparison

Medicare = Coinsurance per procedure (for inpatient or outpatient) $1,288 annual hospital deductible + 20% of physician allowed payment. Excludes Medicare supplemental insurance.?

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