Surgery
Remove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein) cost in California
Remove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein) 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 26 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $15,286 (most listed prices $5,333–$35,306).
Cheapest in California
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRemove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein)Facility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,730
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalRemove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein)Facility fee only$14,331
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoRemove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein)Facility fee only$14,636
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Antioch Medical CenterRemove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein)Facility fee only$24,074
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 - Keck Hospital of USCRemove and replace phrenic nerve stimulator lead (through vein)Facility fee only$45,953
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Keck Hospital of USC 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.