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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

New Hampshire 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 $550 · 10th–90th $115$3,0200%10%10th90th$550Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $110$6310%5%10th90th$282$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
$114.82
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$3,019.95
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$616.60
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$302.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$2,630.27
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$562.34
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,348.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$691.83
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$8,709.64
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$676.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$8,709.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$741.31
Well Sense
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$371.54