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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Maryland 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 $912 · 10th–90th $112$3,8020%5%10%10th90th$912Professionalmedian $257 · 10th–90th $100$5010%10%20%10th90th$257$1.0$5.0$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
$112.20
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$3,981.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$512.86
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$501.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$524.81
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$436.52