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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Massachusetts 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 $955 · 10th–90th $102$3,6310%10%10th90th$955Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $102$7080%10%10th90th$282$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$309.03
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,715.35
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$758.58
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$4,677.35
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$870.96
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$281.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,122.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$660.69
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$3,311.31
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$616.60
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$8,511.38
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$707.95
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,995.26
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$229.09
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$4,677.35
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$870.96
Tufts
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,513.56
Tufts
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$6,918.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$758.58