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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

South Dakota 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 $2,344 · 10th–90th $1,698$4,3650%20%10th90th$2,344Professionalmedian $2,630 · 10th–90th $1,738$3,1620%20%10th90th$2,630$2.0K

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
$1,445.44
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$4,365.16
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,890.45
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,388.44
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$3,019.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$1,995.26