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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Minnesota 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 $81$2,8180%5%10th90th$912Professionalmedian $355 · 10th–90th $110$1,0230%5%10th90th$355$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$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
$100.00
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$3,630.78
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$954.99
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,265.80
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$1,023.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$2,884.03
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
$199.53
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,202.26
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$2,290.87
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,000.00
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$1,862.09
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,041.74
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$2,137.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$870.96