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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

South Carolina 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 $851 · 10th–90th $83$7,9430%5%10th90th$851Professionalmedian $158 · 10th–90th $68$8510%10%10th90th$158$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
$83.18
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$21,877.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$851.14
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$6,760.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$1,148.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$870.96
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$1,000.00
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$9,772.37
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$912.01