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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Arizona 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 $1,778 · 10th–90th $98$5,4950%5%10th90th$1,778Professionalmedian $490 · 10th–90th $68$1,0000%10%10th90th$490$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
$1,258.93
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$5,623.41
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$954.99
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$104.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$3,311.31
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$1,023.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$954.99
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,148.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$851.14