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Reprogramming Of A Programmable Brain Fluid Shunt

Wisconsin 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 $120 · 10th–90th $39$1820%10%10th90th$120Professionalmedian $148 · 10th–90th $52$3890%5%10th90th$148$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
$38.90
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$489.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$478.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$407.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$186.21
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$263.03
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$575.44
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$316.23
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$128.82
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$338.84
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$186.21
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$363.08
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$616.60
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$316.23
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$549.54
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$338.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$204.17