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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Florida 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 $41 · 10th–90th $41$620%50%90th$41Professionalmedian $76 · 10th–90th $41$1860%10%10th90th$76$20.0$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
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$114.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$218.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$72.44
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$107.15
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$102.33
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$51.29
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$107.15
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$112.20
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23