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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Nebraska 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 $39 · 10th–90th $39$2090%20%40%90th$39Professionalmedian $105 · 10th–90th $41$2570%5%10%10th90th$105$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$229.09
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$165.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$616.60
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$257.04
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$117.49