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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Alaska rates for HCPCS 62252

This is a noninvasive office procedure that adjusts the settings of an implanted shunt used to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain, most often in people with hydrocephalus. Using a special magnetic device held against the scalp, the clinician changes the valve's drainage setting without any incision. It is done to fine-tune how much fluid drains as a patient's needs change.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $145 · 10th–90th $132$1450%50%10th$145Professionalmedian $214 · 10th–90th $50$4370%5%10th90th$214$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$213.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$147.91
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$630.96
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$354.81
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$489.78
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$269.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$275.42