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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Georgia 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 $3,090 · 10th–90th $631$6,9180%10%10th90th$3,090Professionalmedian $457 · 10th–90th $69$1,0720%10%10th90th$457$10.0$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
$630.96
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$7,413.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,071.52
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$5,888.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$1,096.48
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$1,071.52
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$831.76
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$5,011.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,047.13