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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Illinois 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 $1,622 · 10th–90th $105$5,3700%5%10th90th$1,622Professionalmedian $234 · 10th–90th $102$5250%5%10%10th90th$234$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
$295.12
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$5,623.41
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$524.81
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$165.96
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,862.09
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$537.03
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$1,659.59
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$371.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$371.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$575.44