Adjustment of a Deep Brain Stimulator, First Hour

Georgia 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 October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $324 · 10th to 90th $240 to $708

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $239.88 Median $239.88 Typical High $302.00	Professional	None	$239.88	$239.88	$302.00
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $323.59 Median $398.11 Typical High $707.95	Professional	None	$323.59	$398.11	$707.95