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Fluid Drainage From The Abdomen With Imaging Guidance

West 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 $2,455 · 10th–90th $115$6,0260%10%10th90th$2,455Professionalmedian $219 · 10th–90th $98$3470%10%10th90th$219$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$1,047.13
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$6,918.31
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$346.74
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$141.25
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
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
$117.49
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$954.99
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$4,168.69
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,511.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$512.86