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Replacement lithium-ion battery for heart pump (VAD) cost in California
Replacement lithium-ion battery for heart pump (VAD) 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 66 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,266 (most listed prices $650–$2,597).
Cheapest in California
- Stanford Health Care Tri-ValleyReplacement lithium-ion battery for heart pump (VAD)Facility fee only$133
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: BATTERY PM
Source: Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $306
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: BATTERY PM
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $438
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Battery Module
Source: Keck Hospital of USC price file · checked Oct 2026 - $438
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Battery Module
Source: USC Norris Cancer Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $438
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Battery Module
Source: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $611
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: VAD REP LITH BAT 431X-561
Source: Mercy General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $769
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: VAD REP LITH BAT 431X-561
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $769
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: VAD REP LITH BAT 431X-561
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterReplacement lithium-ion battery for heart pump (VAD)Facility fee only$804
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC BATTERY VAD LITH/ION EA
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospital of SacramentoReplacement lithium-ion battery for heart pump (VAD)Facility fee only$808
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: VAD REP LITH BAT 431X-561
Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - $844
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Battery 11 Volt Lithium-Ion Systm (1116350)
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasReplacement lithium-ion battery for heart pump (VAD)Facility fee only$844
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HC Battery 11 Volt Lithium-Ion Systm (1116350)
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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.