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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Illinois 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 $1,778 · 10th–90th $178$5,4950%5%10th90th$1,778Professionalmedian $447 · 10th–90th $69$9330%5%10%10th90th$447$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
$134.90
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$5,623.41
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$954.99
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$3,311.31
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,698.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$977.24
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,047.13
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$724.44
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$1,000.00