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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Nevada 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 $1,698 · 10th–90th $72$5,2480%10%20%10th90th$1,698Professionalmedian $398 · 10th–90th $68$8510%10%20%10th90th$398$2.0$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
$72.44
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$741.31
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,888.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,023.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,258.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$933.25
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$776.25
Hometown Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$933.25
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$831.76
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$549.54
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$891.25