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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

Wisconsin 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 $2,399 · 10th–90th $145$4,6770%10%10th90th$2,399Professionalmedian $331 · 10th–90th $98$1,2020%5%10th90th$331$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
$380.19
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$2,754.23
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,202.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$5,754.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$1,148.15
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$186.21
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$1,096.48
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$3,467.37
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$794.33
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$3,890.45
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$2,137.96
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$144.54
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$4,570.88
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,096.48
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$478.63
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$933.25
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,818.38
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$2,238.72
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$562.34
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$2,041.74
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$1,122.02
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,479.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$794.33