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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

South Dakota 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 $44 · 10th–90th $44$440%50%100%$44Professionalmedian $95 · 10th–90th $35$2000%10%10th90th$95$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
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$120.23
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$616.60
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$194.98
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$102.33
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$169.82
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$117.49
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$257.04
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$120.23