Removal of Lumbar Shunt for CSF Drainage

The provider removes a previously implanted shunt, a small tube placed in the lumbar region near the base of the lumbar spine, to drain cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, from the cavity surrounding the spinal cord, known as the subarachnoid space. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.