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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

North Dakota 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 $145 · 10th–90th $22$1,9050%5%10%10th90th$145Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $98$7240%5%10%10th90th$269$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
$109.65
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$2,511.89
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$831.76
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$724.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$954.99
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,041.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$588.84