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Injection Into The Brain's Fluid Chamber

Delaware rates for HCPCS 61026

Passes a needle through an opening already present in the skull, or through an implanted reservoir under the scalp, into the fluid-filled chamber inside the brain, and injects medicine or another substance. It delivers treatment such as chemotherapy or antibiotics straight into the spinal fluid, or places a substance used for testing. Fluid may also be withdrawn at the same time.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $115 to $7,244
$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $3,236

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$7,244.36
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$5,011.87