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Initial setup and programming of wearable defibrillator cost in New York
Initial setup and programming of wearable defibrillator 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 New York
From 25 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $373 (most listed prices $69.66–$790).
Cheapest in New York
- $61.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - Erie County Medical Center CorporationInitial setup and programming of wearable defibrillatorFacility fee only$95.71
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $262Source: Montefiore Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $314
- $314
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $314
- $355
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $355
Doctor fees are billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
- Metropolitan Hospital CenterInitial setup and programming of wearable defibrillatorFacility fee only$355
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Highland Hospital of RochesterInitial setup and programming of wearable defibrillatorFacility fee only$365
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Highland Hospital of Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026 - $365
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Strong Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $383
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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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.