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Draining Fluid From Around The Heart

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 33016

Drains fluid that has built up in the sac surrounding the heart, using a needle passed through the chest wall. Imaging is used to guide the needle when needed. Taking the fluid off relieves pressure that stops the heart filling properly.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,570 · 10th to 90th $1,445 to $4,074
$1K$2K$5Kfacility $2,570

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$4,786.30