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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

New Jersey 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 $3,890 · 10th–90th $158$7,7620%5%10th90th$3,890Professionalmedian $214 · 10th–90th $95$5010%10%10th90th$214$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
$389.05
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$7,943.28
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$416.87
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$208.93
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$11,481.54
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$602.56
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$575.44
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$4,677.35
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$8,511.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$562.34