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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Montana 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 $72 · 10th–90th $72$720%50%100%$72Professionalmedian $95 · 10th–90th $41$2570%5%10%10th90th$95$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$87.10
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$169.82
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$204.17
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$114.82