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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

Illinois rates for HCPCS 62161

A narrow telescope is passed through a small opening in the skull into the fluid-filled chambers inside the brain, so the surgeon can divide scar bands and open windows between chambers or into a cyst. This lets trapped fluid flow freely again and relieves the pressure it has been causing. A drainage tube may be placed, replaced, or taken out during the same procedure.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,951 · 10th–90th $1,148$9,7720%10%10th90th$2,951Professionalmedian $2,692 · 10th–90th $1,549$8,1280%5%10%10th90th$2,692$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$7,762.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,128.31
Median
$21,379.62
Typical High
$40,738.03
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$8,128.31
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$7,413.10