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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Connecticut 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 $4,074 · 10th–90th $603$7,9430%5%10%10th90th$4,074Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $102$6030%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
$1,698.24
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$7,413.10
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$489.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$11,748.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$676.08
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$575.44
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,187.76
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$9,332.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$707.95