Spinal Shunt Implant for Fluid Drainage

The provider implants a shunt, which is a small tube the provider places in the lumbar region near the base of the spine to drain cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, from the cavity surrounding the spinal cord, known as the subarachnoid space. The procedure reduces pressure and diverts an overabundance of CSF to the abdominal, or peritoneal, cavity. The procedure may also divert CSF to the pleural or thoracic, cavity or to another area. The procedure includes a laminectomy where the provider removes a portion of the vertebra to access the surgical site. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.