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Replacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generator cost in California
Replacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generator 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 33 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $24,845 (most listed prices $9,730–$51,238).
Cheapest in California
- $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Healthcare - VenturaReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$1,890
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Healthcare - OjaiReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$2,835
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ojai price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$3,077
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 - Northridge Hospital Medical CenterReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$13,460
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northridge Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Joseph Hospital OrangeReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$14,067
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$14,160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Antioch Medical CenterReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$16,016
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 - $18,802
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$28,609
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaReplacement of substernal implantable defibrillator generatorFacility fee only$73,543
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 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.