Removal of Implanted Defibrillator and Leads

In this procedure, the provider incises the skin of the chest over the cardiac device pocket and disconnects and removes a single or dual chamber implantable defibrillator. The provider removes the electrode lead by transvenous extraction, which means the provider pulls it out through a vein. Defibrillators sense and regulate the heart rate by delivering a mild electric shock when the patient requires it. Components need to be removed when they no longer function properly or when an infection occurs. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.