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Removal of a Brain Fluid Shunt

Maryland rates for HCPCS 62256

Takes out an entire spinal fluid shunt — the valve and all of its tubing — without putting a new one in. It is done when the shunt is infected, blocked, or no longer needed. Small incisions are made along the path of the tubing so it can be withdrawn.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $708 · 10th to 90th $708 to $708Professionalmedian $794 · 10th to 90th $692 to $1,096
$1Kfacility $708professional $794

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$707.95