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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

West Virginia 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 $1,413 · 10th–90th $69$1,8620%20%10th90th$1,413Professionalmedian $151 · 10th–90th $68$7240%10%10th90th$151$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
$69.18
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$1,862.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$691.83
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$89.13
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$2,630.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$933.25