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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Iowa 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 $2,138 · 10th–90th $117$6,4570%5%10th90th$2,138Professionalmedian $513 · 10th–90th $69$1,3800%5%10%10th90th$513$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$138.04
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,137.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,698.24
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,148.15
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$4,265.80
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$4,265.80
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,621.81
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,137.96
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,698.24
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$5,495.41
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$1,412.54
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$1,348.96