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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Florida 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 $2,239 · 10th–90th $562$8,3180%5%10th90th$2,239Professionalmedian $240 · 10th–90th $98$5250%10%10th90th$240$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
$676.08
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$562.34
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$208.93
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$11,220.18
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,318.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$512.86
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$7,244.36
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$371.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$478.63
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$295.12