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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Virginia 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 $79 · 10th–90th $47$850%50%10th90th$79Professionalmedian $79 · 10th–90th $46$1380%10%10th90th$79$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$46.77
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$154.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$83.18
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$977.24
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$114.82
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$323.59
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$151.36
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$190.55
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$104.71
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$1,230.27
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$93.33