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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Vermont 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.

Professionalmedian $537 · 10th–90th $78$6460%20%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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$630.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$2,187.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$1,047.13
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,258.93