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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Massachusetts 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 $46 · 10th–90th $46$1620%50%90th$46Professionalmedian $112 · 10th–90th $50$2750%5%10%10th90th$112$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$239.88
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$275.42
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$616.60
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$316.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$125.89
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$165.96
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$323.59
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$131.83
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$275.42
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$616.60
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$147.91