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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Louisiana 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.

Facilitymedian $1,318 · 10th–90th $501$3,7150%5%10%10th90th$1,318Professionalmedian $219 · 10th–90th $68$8910%5%10%10th90th$219$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
$501.19
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$3,715.35
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$891.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$3,715.35
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$870.96
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,258.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,466.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$891.25