Supplies
Supply or accessory for implanted heart pump (VAD) cost in Kentucky
Supply or accessory for implanted 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 Kentucky
From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $280 (most listed prices $39.20–$3,779).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $25.99
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Hc Kit Daily Driveline Management Sap #203124
Source: UK Chandler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Elizabeth Healthcare CovingtonSupply or accessory for implanted heart pump (VAD)Facility fee only$150
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB KIT LVAD CUSTOM DRESSING CHANGE +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: St. Elizabeth Healthcare Covington price file · checked Oct 2026 - $226
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HMIII TRAVEL CASE 1260
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $750
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB PACK PATIENT 1475 +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Norton Audubon Hospital 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.