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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Oklahoma 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 $1,738 · 10th–90th $178$4,1690%5%10th90th$1,738Professionalmedian $490 · 10th–90th $68$7940%10%10th90th$490$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
$501.19
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$6,456.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$724.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$3,890.45
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$831.76
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$2,137.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$794.33