Page 5 of 5 MLN/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM7499.pdf. , which alerts providers that Medicare contractors will be using the Patient Control Number as received on the original claim rather than the HIC number when reporting recovery of an overpayment on the Electronic Remittance Advice.
1 With professional installation, a central vacuum system can cost $800-$4,000, but averages about $1,200-$2,000 for new home construction (or as part of a remodeling project where the walls are already torn open) and $1,500-$2,500 for retrofitting an existing house. Vacuum bags can cost $5-$50 for a three-pack, depending on make and model, but average about $10-$20. 2  A cloth sock for the vacuum hose (to prevent scratching furniture or flooring) can cost $10-$30, depending on length.
Cost is the major concern for homeowners because a central vacuum cleaner starts at $1,000 and can go up in price depending on numerous factors. However, many portable vacuum cleaners can come close to that price, especially at the higher end of the market. Plus, those portable vacuum cleaners will eventually need to be replaced, but a central vacuum has a much longer average lifespan.