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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

Michigan 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 $4,898 · 10th–90th $1,995$6,9180%50%10th90th$4,898$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$1,995.26
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$6,918.31
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$7,943.28