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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Washington, DC 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 $47 · 10th–90th $47$470%50%100%$47Professionalmedian $83 · 10th–90th $47$1070%20%10th90th$83$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$52.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$977.24
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$117.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$199.53
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$120.23