Skull Hole Surgery for Brain Access

In this procedure, the provider uses a hand operated twist drill to create a hole or holes in the skull to access the area below the dura, the intracerebral area, or the space within the ventricles. The service is done to insert a needle to remove fluid, place a drainage catheter, and or implant a pressure or other monitoring device to measure intracranial pressure. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.