Drainage Of Fluid From Around The Heart

Georgia rates for HCPCS 33010

A needle is passed through the chest wall into the sac surrounding the heart and the fluid collected there is drawn off. Removing it relieves pressure on the heart so it can fill and pump properly, and the fluid can also be sent for testing. This covers the first such drainage.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $776 · 10th to 90th $479 to $1,950

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Anthem BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $478.63 Median $776.25 Typical High $1,949.84	Facility	None	$478.63	$776.25	$1,949.84