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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Colorado 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 $44 · 10th–90th $44$440%50%$44Professionalmedian $87 · 10th–90th $44$1700%10%10th90th$87$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$169.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$165.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$93.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$691.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$371.54
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$102.33
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$158.49
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$114.82