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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Colorado 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 $2,630 · 10th–90th $135$6,4570%5%10th90th$2,630Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $102$4570%10%10th90th$275$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$380.19
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$6,456.54
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$426.58
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$8,511.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$524.81
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$512.86
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$831.76
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$630.96
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$549.54