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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Indiana 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 $6,166 · 10th–90th $603$10,4710%10%20%10th90th$6,166Professionalmedian $200 · 10th–90th $68$7590%20%10th90th$200$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$75.86
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$5,623.41
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$741.31
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$8,128.31
Typical High
$10,471.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$741.31
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$79.43
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$6,456.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$794.33