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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Nebraska 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 $2,512 · 10th–90th $126$8,5110%10%10th90th$2,512Professionalmedian $355 · 10th–90th $69$1,2880%5%10th90th$355$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$144.54
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$13,489.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,122.02
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$5,754.40
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,096.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$1,584.89
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,174.90
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$4,265.80
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,659.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,412.54