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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Arizona 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 $2,884 · 10th–90th $331$5,7540%5%10%10th90th$2,884Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $100$5750%10%10th90th$269$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$1,479.11
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$5,888.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$562.34
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$190.55
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$3,981.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$537.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$512.86
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$870.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$2,187.76
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$537.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$2,137.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$489.78