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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

North Carolina 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 $617 · 10th–90th $107$3,5480%5%10th90th$617Professionalmedian $331 · 10th–90th $107$7760%5%10%10th90th$331$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
$173.78
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$812.83
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$794.33
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$380.19
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$446.68
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$912.01
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$616.60
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$489.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$776.25
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$302.00
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$467.74
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$2,818.38
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,398.83