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In-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal lead cost in Ohio
In-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal lead 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 Ohio
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $63.28 (most listed prices $29.25–$363).
Cheapest in Ohio
- Lima Memorial Health SystemIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$11.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Fairfield Medical CenterIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$40.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Hardin Memorial HospitalIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$81.90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hardin Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Van Wert Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Berger Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Grady Memorial HospitalIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$101
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grady Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: O'Bleness Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $159
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Doctors Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Dublin Methodist HospitalIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dublin Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grant Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Riverside Methodist HospitalIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverside Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLCIn-person defibrillator check and programming, substernal leadFacility fee only$166
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.