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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Pennsylvania 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 $2,042 · 10th–90th $324$5,2480%10%10th90th$2,042Professionalmedian $182 · 10th–90th $98$4570%10%20%10th90th$182$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$323.59
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$5,370.32
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$1,513.56
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$436.52
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$194.98
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$7,585.78
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$120.23
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$57,543.99
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$501.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,412.54
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
$112.20
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$501.19
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$575.44
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$891.25
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$467.74
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$3,388.44
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,318.26
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$275.42
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$7,585.78
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$125.89
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$5,495.41
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,513.56
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$64.57
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$616.60
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$1,862.09
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$758.58
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$3,981.07
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$478.63