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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Louisiana 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 $1,514 · 10th–90th $148$3,4670%5%10th90th$1,514Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $102$5500%5%10%10th90th$269$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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
$398.11
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$3,630.78
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$562.34
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$165.96
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$2,089.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$446.68
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$812.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$537.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$489.78