Price Checker / CPT 62223
How much does Establish Brain Cavity Shunt cost?
CPT 62223 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,450–$2,900
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,382 is $6,682 over the fair price (about 3.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Establish Brain Cavity Shunt
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish Hospital COVINGTON, LA | $9,382 | — | 817% |
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About Establish Brain Cavity Shunt
CPT code 62223 refers to establish brain cavity shunt (billing description: "Establish brain cavity shunt"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,023 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,023 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.