Procedures
Reprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shunt cost in Minnesota
Reprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shunt usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $414 (most listed prices $106–$1,184).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $115Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareReprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shuntFacility fee only$166
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $213
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus Lake View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building)Reprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shuntFacility fee only$262
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsReprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shuntFacility fee only$329
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $352Source: Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026
- $414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairview Bethesda Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - HealthEast St. John's HospitalReprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shuntFacility fee only$414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HealthEast St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview Lakes Medical CenterReprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shuntFacility fee only$414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview Northland Medical CenterReprogramming of programmable brain fluid (CSF) shuntFacility fee only$414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.