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Endoscopic Opening to Drain Brain Fluid

Maryland rates for HCPCS 62201

Makes a small opening in the floor of one of the fluid chambers deep in the brain, using a narrow scope passed through a hole in the skull, so trapped spinal fluid can flow out and be absorbed normally. It treats a build-up of fluid caused by a blockage. The route to the chamber is planned with image guidance.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $661 · 10th to 90th $661 to $661Professionalmedian $1,514 · 10th to 90th $1,318 to $2,188
$1K$2Kfacility $661professional $1,514

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69