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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Ohio 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 $78 · 10th–90th $42$1550%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $83 · 10th–90th $42$1860%5%10%10th90th$83$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$41.69
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$295.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$194.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$100.00
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$169.82
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$100.00
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$204.17
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$91.20