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Telescope Surgery Inside the Brain's Fluid Spaces

Wisconsin 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 $14,791 · 10th–90th $4,169$26,3030%10%10th90th$14,791Professionalmedian $3,802 · 10th–90th $2,399$5,4950%20%10th90th$3,802$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
$1,318.26
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$14,454.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$16,218.10
Typical High
$27,542.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$6,918.31
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$13,489.63
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$9,549.93
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,884.03
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$3,162.28
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$5,495.41
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$9,332.54
Typical High
$9,332.54
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$20,892.96