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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Tennessee 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 $468$4,0740%10%10th90th$1,738Professionalmedian $417 · 10th–90th $69$9330%10%20%10th90th$417$2.0$10.0$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
$151.36
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$851.14
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$138.04
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$3,801.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,949.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$1,000.00
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$5,011.87
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,981.07
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$3,715.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$954.99