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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

California 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 $4,898 · 10th–90th $309$12,8820%10%10th90th$4,898Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $98$8320%10%10th90th$275$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$891.25
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$12,882.50
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$831.76
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$338.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$1,202.26
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$13,489.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$602.56
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$6,456.54
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$588.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,288.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$575.44
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$489.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$524.81
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$2,818.38
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,398.83
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$398.11
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$537.03
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$630.96
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,000.00
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$9,549.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$512.86