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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Washington, DC 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.

Facilitymedian $1,862 · 10th–90th $178$4,0740%10%20%10th90th$1,862Professionalmedian $234 · 10th–90th $69$1,1480%10%10th90th$234$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$177.83
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$1,148.15
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$2,137.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$1,445.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$25,118.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$1,047.13