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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Montana 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 $417 · 10th–90th $162$1,8620%20%10th90th$417Professionalmedian $224 · 10th–90th $98$5500%10%10th90th$224$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$1,000.00
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$6,309.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$549.54
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64,565.42
Median
$75,857.76
Typical High
$91,201.08
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$707.95
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$537.03
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$537.03
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$645.65
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$588.84