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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

South Carolina 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 $851 · 10th–90th $126$5,6230%5%10th90th$851Professionalmedian $214 · 10th–90th $100$6170%5%10%10th90th$214$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
$165.96
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$630.96
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$2,290.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$602.56
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$524.81
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$8,912.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$524.81