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Miscellaneous Supply or Accessory for Use with Any Implanted Ventricular Assist Device for Which Payment Was Not Made Under Standard Insurance Part a

Miscellaneous supply or accessory for use with any implanted ventricular assist device for which payment was not made under standard insurance part a. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 6 practicing doctors nationwide.

$1995.10
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$1734.41
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
1.2x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
6
Active Physicians
Billing this code
Planning care or already received a bill for CPT Q0509?Calculate total facility bundle costs or generate an assertive dispute settlement offer.

Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $1995.10. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $1734.41 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:
  • "Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
  • "What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code Q0509 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"