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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Connecticut 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 $4,677 · 10th–90th $3,311$8,5110%10%10th90th$4,677Professionalmedian $309 · 10th–90th $69$1,0720%5%10%10th90th$309$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
$3,311.31
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$8,128.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$954.99
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$10,964.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,348.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$2,454.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$1,348.96
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,122.02
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$9,332.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,174.90