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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Kentucky 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 $2,089 · 10th–90th $132$4,3650%5%10%10th90th$2,089Professionalmedian $178 · 10th–90th $62$7240%10%10th90th$178$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$3,890.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$741.31
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$4,365.16
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$549.54
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$104.71
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$2,630.27
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$870.96