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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Alaska 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 $437 · 10th–90th $123$5,7540%5%10th90th$437Professionalmedian $331 · 10th–90th $105$1,3800%10%10th90th$331$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$724.44
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$467.74
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$630.96
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$724.44
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,621.81
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,621.81
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$724.44
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$831.76