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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Utah 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 $2,951 · 10th–90th $741$4,5710%10%10th90th$2,951Professionalmedian $537 · 10th–90th $65$1,1480%5%10th90th$537$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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
$741.31
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$4,570.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$1,023.29
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$1,174.90
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$5,623.41
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$1,047.13
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,071.52
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$1,071.52
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$870.96