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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Delaware 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 $1,380 · 10th–90th $105$2,0890%10%10th90th$1,380Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $102$4170%10%20%10th90th$275$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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
$104.71
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,089.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,412.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$524.81
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$4,570.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$457.09