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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Kentucky 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 $1,698 · 10th–90th $107$3,3110%5%10th90th$1,698Professionalmedian $251 · 10th–90th $98$5010%10%10th90th$251$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
$158.49
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$5,495.41
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$562.34
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,951.21
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$309.03
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$154.88
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
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
$112.20
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$1,380.38
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$501.19