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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Missouri 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 $38$620%20%40%10th90th$47Professionalmedian $81 · 10th–90th $45$1510%10%10th90th$81$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
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$138.04
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$114.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$162.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$97.72
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$616.60
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$323.59
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
$70.79
Typical High
$109.65