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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

South Carolina 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 $3,981 · 10th–90th $1,778$22,9090%10%20%10th90th$3,981$500.0$1.0K$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$9,120.11
Typical High
$22,908.68
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,548.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$9,120.11