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Image-Guided Placement of Brain Infusion Catheter

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 0169T

Using computer-planned targeting and image guidance, one or more fine tubes are passed through a small opening in the skull to a precise spot within the brain. The tubes let medicine be delivered straight into that area instead of relying on it reaching the brain through the bloodstream. The planning and the skull opening are part of the service.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Image-Guided Placement of Brain Infusion Catheter cost?

$8,128

Typical physician fee. Nationwide, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $8,128 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $5,012 to $11,220.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $8,511 · 10th to 90th $4,169 to $16,982Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $30 to $55
$100$1K$10Kfacility $8,511professional $30

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$16,982.44
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70,794.58
Median
$70,794.58
Typical High
$70,794.58
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74,131.02
Median
$74,131.02
Typical High
$74,131.02
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$407.38
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20