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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Missouri 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 $1,820 · 10th–90th $129$5,2480%5%10th90th$1,820Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $100$6310%5%10%10th90th$269$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
$309.03
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$5,623.41
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$776.25
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,981.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$446.68
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$501.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$812.83
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$2,137.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,884.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$524.81