Kolkata: government and private prices for a single-chamber permanent pacemaker implantation, with the source and last-checked date for every figure.
Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,50,000
Rs 1,000 to Rs 60,000 at SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata (estimate)
3 October 2026
Pacemaker price in Kolkata: government vs private
Prices are for a single-chamber permanent pacemaker implantation. Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.
| Where | Price | What it includes | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata Subsidised, longer wait SSKM does not publish a pacemaker charge online. The estimate spans procedure fees published by other government institutes; the pacemaker device is extra. Basis: SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata publishes no rate online. Range = lowest to highest published charge for this test at 7 government rate lists we checked: AIIMS Nagpur; Gauhati Medical College & Hospital; Government Medical College & Hospital; Government Medical College Hospital, Kottayam; King George's Medical University; Silchar Medical College & Hospital; Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research. |
Rs 1,000 to Rs 60,000 | Range of published government charges elsewhere; consumables and implants may be extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Kolkata (typical) Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital. Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Kolkata to check it against. |
Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,50,000 | Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| CGHS rate: Tier I city, NABH hospital Reference rate Procedure only, single chamber, EXCLUDING the device. CGHS pays the device separately up to its implant ceiling. Non-NABH hospitals: Rs 29,920 (published tariff). |
Rs 35,200 | Procedure only; excludes cost of pacemaker (device ceiling: IMCP07 Rs 34,840+GST without rate response; IMCP08 Rs 44,928+GST with rate response). | Published tariff CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in |
| CGHS ceiling for the device: single-chamber pacemaker Reference rate Maximum CGHS pays for the device, on top of the procedure rate. |
Rs 34,840 | Implant/device cost ceiling only (plus GST); procedure package billed separately. | Published tariff CGHS official rate list data (cghs.mohfw.gov.in 'CGHS Rate List' endpoint) |
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY package (HBP 2.2) Scheme Free for eligible families at empanelled hospitals; this is what the scheme pays the hospital. From the 2021 HBP 2.2 package list; the current master could not be retrieved. |
Rs 69,500 | Procedure 24,500 + implant 'Single Chamber Pacemaker – Rate Responsive – 45000' | Published tariff State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) |
Pacemaker cost in Kolkata by type
Our estimates by type of pacemaker implantation in Kolkata. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Kolkata | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Single Chamber Pacemaker (VVI/AAI) | Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,50,000 | Estimate |
| Dual Chamber Pacemaker (DDD) | Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 3,50,000 | Estimate |
| CRT Pacemaker (Biventricular) | Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 6,00,000 | Estimate |
| CRT-D (CRT with Defibrillator) | Rs 5,00,000 to Rs 10,00,000 | Estimate |
| Leadless Pacemaker (Micra) | Rs 4,00,000 to Rs 7,00,000 | Estimate |
| Pacemaker Battery/Generator Replacement | Rs 80,000 to Rs 3,00,000 | Estimate |
What a pacemaker implantation quote often leaves out
- The pacemaker device itself, which some hospitals quote separately from the procedure
- ICU or CCU stay after implantation
- Pre-implant tests such as ECG, echo and Holter
- Follow-up device checks and, years later, a battery or generator replacement
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.
Where pacemaker implantation is done in Kolkata
Private hospitals and centres in Kolkata include AMRI Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Peerless Hospital and Belle Vue Clinic. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.
Prices & sources
Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.
- WhatsTheCost estimate · Estimate · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS official rate list data (cghs.mohfw.gov.in 'CGHS Rate List' endpoint) · Published tariff · checked 3 October 2026
- State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) · Published tariff, document dated 2021 (HBP 2.1/2.2; undated) · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
Frequently asked questions: Pacemaker cost in Kolkata
How much does a pacemaker implantation cost in Kolkata in 2026?
For a single-chamber permanent pacemaker implantation, private hospitals and centres in Kolkata charge about Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,50,000 (our estimate). Government option: SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata, Rs 1,000 to Rs 60,000 (estimate). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is a pacemaker implantation cheapest in Kolkata?
None of the facilities in the table publishes its price for this online, so we cannot name the cheapest. Government hospitals elsewhere publish rates of Rs 1,000 to Rs 60,000 for this, well below our private estimate of Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,50,000. Ask the government hospital for its rate and waiting time, and get written quotes from two or three private centres.
What does a pacemaker implantation cost at SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata?
SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata does not publish this rate online. SSKM does not publish a pacemaker charge online. The estimate spans procedure fees published by other government institutes; the pacemaker device is extra. Call the hospital’s billing or radiology desk to confirm the current charge and waiting time.
Is the pacemaker device included in the price?
Not always. Government hospital rates and the CGHS procedure rate exclude the device; PM-JAY packages include it. Ask for the device brand, model and price in writing.
Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?
Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.
Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.