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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 49083

In this procedure, a physician inserts a needle or catheter into the abdominal cavity, guided by real-time imaging such as ultrasound, to drain excess fluid that has built up around the internal organs, a condition called ascites. The fluid can be removed to relieve pressure and discomfort, and a sample can be sent to a lab to help determine the underlying cause. Using imaging guidance helps the physician avoid nearby organs and place the needle safely and accurately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,862 · 10th–90th $126$6,7610%10%10th90th$1,862Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $100$6030%20%10th90th$269$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$6,918.31
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$562.34
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$9,549.93
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$562.34
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$602.56