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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Pennsylvania 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 $2,399 · 10th–90th $269$7,2440%10%10th90th$2,399Professionalmedian $209 · 10th–90th $68$7410%20%10th90th$209$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$269.15
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$724.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$58.88
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$23,442.29
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$72.44
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$57,543.99
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,398.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$933.25
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,122.02
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,548.82
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$891.25
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$8,912.51
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$95.50
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23,442.29
Median
$23,988.33
Typical High
$30,199.52
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$91.20
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$7,244.36
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,047.13
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$1,348.96
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$5,754.40
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$851.14