Price Checker / CPT 62230
How much does Replace/revise Brain Shunt cost?
CPT 62230 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 8.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,250–$2,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $16,342 is $14,442 over the fair price (about 8.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Replace/revise Brain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Surgical Hospital Oklahoma City, OK | — | — | 2147% |
| Community Hospital North Oklahoma City, OK | — | — | 1697% |
| Community Hospital South Oklahoma City, OK | — | — | 1697% |
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About Replace/revise Brain Shunt
CPT code 62230 refers to replace/revise brain shunt (billing description: "Replace/revise brain shunt"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $839 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $839 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.