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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Iowa 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 $1,148 · 10th–90th $178$5,0120%5%10th90th$1,148Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $98$1,0470%5%10%10th90th$282$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
$263.03
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$6,025.60
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$1,288.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,202.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$851.14
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$891.25
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$2,398.83
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$2,137.96
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$812.83
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,202.26
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$831.76
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$3,311.31
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$707.95
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$691.83