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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Washington 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 $661 · 10th–90th $135$6,3100%5%10th90th$661Professionalmedian $295 · 10th–90th $105$7410%10%10th90th$295$2.0$10.0$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
$263.03
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$794.33
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$331.13
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$5,011.87
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$758.58
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$954.99
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$776.25
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$70.79
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$588.84
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$707.95
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$724.44
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$4,897.79
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$630.96
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$416.87