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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Georgia 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 $324$5,6230%5%10%10th90th$2,239Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $105$6310%10%10th90th$282$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$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
$676.08
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$5,888.44
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$630.96
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$208.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$3,981.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$588.84
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$141.25
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$575.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$575.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$288.40
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$380.19
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$2,137.96
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$5,011.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$588.84