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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

New Mexico 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 $708 · 10th–90th $85$5,2480%10%10th90th$708Professionalmedian $363 · 10th–90th $69$8320%10%20%10th90th$363$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
$102.33
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,047.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$851.14
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$9,332.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$676.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,023.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$933.25
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$776.25
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$1,023.29
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$1,023.29
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$5,248.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,023.29