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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Michigan 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 $1,175 · 10th–90th $141$2,8840%5%10%10th90th$1,175Professionalmedian $186 · 10th–90th $100$4470%5%10%10th90th$186$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
$346.74
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$2,884.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$891.25
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$398.11
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$467.74
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$138.04
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$537.03
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$4,897.79
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$478.63
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$1,230.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$512.86