SHA Neurosurgery Tariffs: All 29 Procedures & Prices
SHA neurosurgery tariffs cover 29 procedures, from a KES 56,000 skull caliper application to KES 504,000 for craniotomy and posterior fossa surgery. This specialty covers cranial tumour and vascular surgery, spinal surgery, skull trauma, and CSF diversion procedures. Below is every tariff, grouped by procedure type.
1. Cranial Tumour & Vascular Surgery
8 procedures — craniotomy for tumour, aneurysm, haematoma, and abscess.
| No. | Procedure | Tariff (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | Brain abscess | 268,800 |
| 338 | Clipping of cerebral artery | 448,000 |
| 339 | Craniotomy for Aneurysm | 504,000 |
| 340 | Craniotomy for AV malformation | 336,000 |
| 341 | Craniotomy for Intracelebral haematoma | 336,000 |
| 342 | Craniotomy for Brain Tumour | 504,000 |
| 346 | Excision of intracranial nerve lesions | 280,000 |
| 352 | Posterior fossa surgery | 504,000 |
2. Spinal Surgery
7 procedures — spinal fusion, cervical fusion, laminectomy, and spinal tumour excision.
| No. | Procedure | Tariff (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | Anterior cervical fusion – AO plating/Posterior decompression | 448,000 |
| 347 | Excision of spinal tumours | 280,000 |
| 349 | Laminectomy for cervical / thoracic / or lumbar spine | 145,600 |
| 350 | Microdiscectomy | 145,600 |
| 355 | Spinal fusions with implants II level | 280,000 |
| 356 | Spinal fusions with implants III level | 313,600 |
| 357 | Spinal fusions with implants IV level | 313,600 |
3. Skull & Scalp Trauma Surgery
7 procedures — cranioplasty, skull fracture, dura repair, and scalp wound care.
| No. | Procedure | Tariff (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | Acrylic Cranioplasty | 224,000 |
| 335 | Application of skull calipers | 56,000 |
| 343 | Elevation of depressed skull fracture | 168,000 |
| 348 | Extradural haematoma | 112,000 |
| 353 | Repair of Dura for non-trauma/non cancer related | 224,000 |
| 358 | Surgical Toilet and repair of major scalp wounds under GA | 67,200 |
| 359 | Surgical Toilet for scalp tumour under GA | 67,200 |
4. CSF Diversion & Shunt Procedures
5 procedures — hydrocephalus management and congenital neural tube defect repair.
| No. | Procedure | Tariff (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy w Choroid Plexus Cauterization (ETV/CPC) | 208,000 |
| 345 | EVD Insertion/ICP Monitoring | 112,000 |
| 354 | Spina Bifida Surgery/encephalocoele | 168,000 |
| 360 | Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting | 210,000 |
| 361 | VP shunting | 100,800 |
5. Nerve, Biopsy & Diagnostic Procedures
2 procedures — brain biopsy and microsurgical nerve repair.
| No. | Procedure | Tariff (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | Brain Biopsy procedure | 112,000 |
| 351 | Microsurgical nerve graft / Nerve repair / exploration/microsurgical anastomosis | 145,600 |
These tariffs fall under the SHIF surgical package, which limits households to 3 minor, 2 major, and 1 specialized procedure per year. Craniotomy, aneurysm clipping, and complex spinal fusions are typically classed as major or specialized and require Level 4–6 facilities with at least two operating theatres.
FAQ: SHA Neurosurgery Tariffs
How much does SHA pay for a craniotomy?
Craniotomy for Aneurysm and Craniotomy for Brain Tumour are each KES 504,000. Craniotomy for AV malformation and Craniotomy for Intracerebral haematoma are each KES 336,000.
How much does SHA pay for spinal fusion surgery?
Spinal fusions with implants II level is KES 280,000, rising to KES 313,600 for III or IV level fusions. Anterior cervical fusion with AO plating/posterior decompression is KES 448,000.
How much does SHA pay for VP shunting?
VP shunting is KES 100,800, while Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is listed separately at KES 210,000.
Does SHA cover skull fracture and scalp wound repair?
Yes. Elevation of depressed skull fracture is KES 168,000. Surgical Toilet and repair of major scalp wounds under GA is KES 67,200.
What is the most expensive neurosurgery procedure SHA covers?
Three procedures tie for the highest neurosurgery tariff at KES 504,000: Craniotomy for Aneurysm, Craniotomy for Brain Tumour, and Posterior fossa surgery.
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WhatsApp Us NowTariffs reflect the Surgical Package annex to the Social Health Insurance (Benefit Package) Tariffs. Verified July 2026.
