Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance
Medicare pricing data for 19,911 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.7x markup — hospitals charge $710.92 but Medicare allows only $105.54. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS code 49083) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $105.54, but hospitals typically charge $710.92 — a 6.7x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $105.54, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $21.11. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $82.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $136 | $910 | 223 | 1,797 | +28.9% |
| New Jersey | $124 | $940 | 367 | 6,592 | +17.7% |
| Alaska | $122 | $1,565 | 73 | 593 | +15.5% |
| California | $118 | $756 | 2,354 | 23,842 | +11.7% |
| New York | $118 | $877 | 1,084 | 10,279 | +11.5% |
| Oregon | $117 | $610 | 401 | 2,764 | +10.7% |
| Arkansas | $113 | $795 | 182 | 2,325 | +7.1% |
| Washington | $112 | $684 | 509 | 5,343 | +6.5% |
| New Mexico | $112 | $601 | 170 | 1,709 | +6.1% |
| Massachusetts | $110 | $606 | 597 | 5,728 | +4.6% |
| District of Columbia | $110 | $571 | 74 | 703 | +3.8% |
| Texas | $109 | $817 | 1,342 | 19,204 | +3.1% |
| Tennessee | $108 | $648 | 422 | 5,749 | +2.8% |
| Maryland | $108 | $450 | 298 | 4,790 | +2.1% |
| Florida | $107 | $811 | 1,099 | 15,298 | +1.3% |
| Virginia | $107 | $533 | 532 | 7,769 | +0.9% |
| Connecticut | $106 | $654 | 245 | 2,633 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $105 | $762 | 717 | 10,860 | -0.4% |
| Minnesota | $104 | $696 | 541 | 5,155 | -1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $104 | $584 | 94 | 1,120 | -1.2% |
| Arizona | $104 | $1,130 | 352 | 5,580 | -1.8% |
| Delaware | $102 | $348 | 66 | 905 | -2.9% |
| Utah | $102 | $437 | 191 | 1,697 | -3.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $102 | $374 | 27 | 150 | -3.7% |
| Montana | $101 | $477 | 84 | 640 | -4.5% |
| Colorado | $101 | $621 | 391 | 3,028 | -4.5% |
| Hawaii | $101 | $483 | 68 | 425 | -4.7% |
| North Carolina | $100 | $676 | 742 | 8,463 | -5.2% |
| Kansas | $100 | $511 | 182 | 2,191 | -5.2% |
| Georgia | $100 | $778 | 445 | 5,460 | -5.5% |
| New Hampshire | $99 | $625 | 88 | 1,154 | -5.8% |
| Vermont | $99 | $1,121 | 58 | 328 | -6.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $99 | $502 | 848 | 13,405 | -6.1% |
| North Dakota | $98 | $869 | 44 | 1,049 | -6.8% |
| Missouri | $97 | $531 | 383 | 4,626 | -7.6% |
| Maine | $97 | $439 | 109 | 723 | -7.7% |
| West Virginia | $97 | $437 | 125 | 1,946 | -8.0% |
| Alabama | $97 | $593 | 276 | 2,726 | -8.1% |
| Michigan | $97 | $407 | 675 | 8,096 | -8.3% |
| Louisiana | $97 | $752 | 255 | 3,174 | -8.3% |
| Nebraska | $96 | $662 | 116 | 1,847 | -9.0% |
| Wyoming | $96 | $1,025 | 37 | 456 | -9.1% |
| Ohio | $96 | $693 | 661 | 8,391 | -9.3% |
| Indiana | $96 | $540 | 386 | 5,523 | -9.5% |
| South Carolina | $95 | $570 | 316 | 3,905 | -9.7% |
| Iowa | $95 | $679 | 169 | 2,592 | -10.1% |
| Mississippi | $94 | $800 | 169 | 2,004 | -10.8% |
| Idaho | $93 | $594 | 125 | 1,281 | -11.5% |
| Oklahoma | $93 | $513 | 249 | 3,601 | -12.0% |
| Wisconsin | $92 | $1,511 | 515 | 5,288 | -12.6% |
| South Dakota | $92 | $588 | 69 | 1,357 | -13.1% |
| Kentucky | $92 | $640 | 295 | 3,876 | -13.2% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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