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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Virginia 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 $741 · 10th–90th $117$5,0120%5%10th90th$741Professionalmedian $251 · 10th–90th $102$5010%10%20%10th90th$251$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
$204.17
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$6,309.57
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$478.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$2,951.21
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$478.63
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$501.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$707.95
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$524.81
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$794.33
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$537.03