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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Alabama 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 $1,096 · 10th–90th $257$2,5120%5%10th90th$1,096Professionalmedian $251 · 10th–90th $98$5620%10%10th90th$251$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$213.80
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$2,630.27
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$562.34
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$165.96
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$1,621.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$575.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$478.63