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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Kansas 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 $1,820 · 10th–90th $129$6,4570%5%10th90th$1,820Professionalmedian $195 · 10th–90th $105$4900%10%10th90th$195$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
$457.09
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$467.74
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$338.84
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,174.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$489.78
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,148.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$2,137.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$489.78