Adjustment of a Deep Brain Stimulator, First Hour
Alaska rates for HCPCS 95978
This covers a doctor's visit to check and adjust the settings of an implanted deep brain stimulation device, a small device placed under the skin that sends electrical signals to specific areas deep within the brain. Adjusting the settings, such as the strength and pattern of the signals, helps improve control of symptoms from conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia. This covers the first hour of a more complex, in-depth programming session.
Rates data updated July 2026.