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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Texas 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 $1,259 · 10th–90th $115$4,7860%5%10th90th$1,259Professionalmedian $229 · 10th–90th $98$4170%10%20%10th90th$229$1.0$5.0$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
$478.63
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$6,456.54
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$426.58
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$295.12
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,630.27
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$354.81
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$3,715.35
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$257.04
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$524.81
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
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$549.54
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$524.81
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$245.47
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$794.33
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$588.84
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$562.34
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$537.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$4,073.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$467.74
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$380.19