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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Utah 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 $977 · 10th–90th $78$4,5710%10%10th90th$977Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $93$6610%5%10th90th$282$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$354.81
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$4,570.88
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$512.86
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$645.65
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,818.38
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$562.34
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$562.34
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$562.34
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$457.09