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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Delaware 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 $3,715 · 10th–90th $417$7,2440%20%40%10th90th$3,715Professionalmedian $447 · 10th–90th $69$7410%10%10th90th$447$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$2,290.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$954.99
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$1,778.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$831.76