Pacemaker Removal Surgery from Chest Wall

In this procedure, the provider performs a thoracotomy, to open the chest wall and remove the pacemaker system along with the atrial or ventricular electrode lead from the heart surface. The provider removes the subcutaneous pacemaker generator, from just under the skin in the chest wall. The pacemaker system includes the pacemaker generator, which a small battery powered computer like device and the lead wires that connect the heart muscle to the pacemaker generator. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.