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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

Oregon 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 $2,884 · 10th–90th $1,862$4,2660%20%40%10th90th$2,884Professionalmedian $3,090 · 10th–90th $2,344$3,8900%20%10th90th$3,090$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
$2,884.03
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$7,943.28
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$3,890.45
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$3,630.78
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$3,019.95
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$3,981.07
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,943.28
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$7,943.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$10,232.93
Typical High
$31,622.78