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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

Nebraska 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 $8,511 · 10th–90th $2,291$17,7830%10%20%10th90th$8,511Professionalmedian $3,388 · 10th–90th $3,236$4,6770%50%10th90th$3,388$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$14,454.40
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10,232.93
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$25,703.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$21,379.62
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,290.87
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$8,128.31