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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Minnesota 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 $1,862 · 10th–90th $107$5,6230%5%10%10th90th$1,862Professionalmedian $513 · 10th–90th $87$1,9500%5%10th90th$513$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
$64.57
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$8,709.64
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,995.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$5,623.41
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$2,187.76
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$4,466.84
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$2,137.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,862.09
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$6,456.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,698.24