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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Nebraska 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 $1,148 · 10th–90th $214$7,9430%5%10th90th$1,148Professionalmedian $263 · 10th–90th $98$7080%5%10%10th90th$263$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
$575.44
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$630.96
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$407.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,754.40
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$549.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$851.14
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,548.82
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$1,258.93
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$2,137.96
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$870.96
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$691.83
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,884.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$724.44