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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Texas 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 $45 · 10th–90th $27$2750%10%20%10th90th$45Professionalmedian $78 · 10th–90th $42$1820%5%10%10th90th$78$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$120.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$47.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$123.03
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$93.33
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$758.58
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$190.55
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$89.13
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$38.90
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$173.78
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$81.28
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$138.04
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$64.57