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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

New York 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 $2,630 · 10th–90th $72$7,5860%5%10%10th90th$2,630Professionalmedian $302 · 10th–90th $102$6030%10%10th90th$302$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$151.36
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$457.09
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$338.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$5,011.87
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$575.44
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$6,165.95
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$436.52
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$1,778.28
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$758.58
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$354.81
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$645.65
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$263.03
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$616.60
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$4,677.35
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7,943.28
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$7,943.28
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$251.19
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$50,118.72
Typical High
$75,857.76
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,202.26
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$257.04
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$549.54