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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Nevada 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 $48 · 10th–90th $48$480%50%100%$48Professionalmedian $83 · 10th–90th $46$2400%10%20%10th90th$83$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$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
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$489.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$239.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$154.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$85.11
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.45
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$173.78
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.79
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$81.28
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$87.10