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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Tennessee 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 $1,549 · 10th–90th $178$2,8180%5%10%10th90th$1,549Professionalmedian $263 · 10th–90th $100$5370%10%10th90th$263$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
$281.84
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$2,818.38
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$323.59
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$537.03
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$309.03
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,951.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$602.56
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$537.03
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$2,818.38
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,238.72
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,398.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$3,715.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$512.86