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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Indiana 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 $2,399 · 10th–90th $126$7,0790%5%10th90th$2,399Professionalmedian $245 · 10th–90th $102$4270%10%10th90th$245$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$151.36
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$4,897.79
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$407.38
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$194.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$8,317.64
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$478.63
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$138.04
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$758.58
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
$117.49
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$6,456.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$457.09