Heart
Implantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastbone cost in California
Implantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastbone usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $9,538 (most listed prices $3,499–$24,940).
Cheapest in California
- Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northridge Hospital Medical CenterImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$4,286
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northridge Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneDoctor fee only$5,173Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Antioch Medical CenterImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$6,541
Doctor fees are billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,875
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$10,644
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Joseph Hospital OrangeImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$13,863
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Healthcare - VenturaImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$14,634
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Healthcare - OjaiImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$21,951
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ojai price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaImplantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastboneFacility fee only$26,265
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Implantable defibrillator lead placement under the breastbone
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.