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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Illinois 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 $54 · 10th–90th $50$910%50%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $91 · 10th–90th $45$1910%5%10%10th90th$91$10.0$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
$50.12
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$107.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$104.71
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$501.19
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$389.05
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$125.89
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$70.79
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$109.65