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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 49423

An existing drainage tube sitting in an abscess or a cyst is swapped for a new one over a guidewire, with X-ray imaging used to hold the track and confirm the replacement sits correctly. It is done when the tube blocks, cracks or starts to slip out, or when a long-standing drain is due for routine replacement. A working tube is left in place at the end, so this is a swap rather than a removal, and the collection can be anywhere in the body.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,188 · 10th–90th $105$7,5860%10%10th90th$2,188Professionalmedian $427 · 10th–90th $68$1,0470%20%10th90th$427$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

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
$213.80
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$7,943.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$891.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$10,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$2,691.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$1,174.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,071.52