Abdominal paracentesis w/image guidance cost at US hospitals
HC Abdominal Paracentesis W/Image Guidance · CPT 49083
$122.18
lowest cash price
$1,632.96
national median
$13,438.75
highest cash price
822
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $122.18–$13,438.75 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,048.28) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,768.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,542.06 | $2,581.80 | $3,836.04 |
| Arizona | 23 | $324.90 | $1,230.53 | $2,493.46 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $387.40 | $533.00 | $2,795.65 |
| California | 89 | $297.80 | $1,746.67 | $4,366.11 |
| Colorado | 17 | $528.67 | $6,528.41 | $6,528.41 |
| Florida | 78 | $1,459.67 | $2,599.58 | $11,705.16 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,400.00 | $2,424.63 | $6,452.07 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $857.28 | $857.28 | $1,318.50 |
| Illinois | 49 | $575.00 | $1,586.40 | $7,104.37 |
| Indiana | 25 | $911.00 | $2,205.60 | $5,115.60 |
| Iowa | 28 | $391.00 | $1,510.00 | $10,246.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $461.20 | $1,055.13 | $4,096.62 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $301.29 | $1,124.40 | $5,220.60 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $1,459.64 | $1,459.64 | $1,459.64 |
| Maine | 7 | $746.40 | $1,804.95 | $3,048.95 |
| Michigan | 27 | $1,247.13 | $1,632.96 | $2,752.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $931.62 | $1,133.61 | $2,092.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $346.04 | $630.40 | $857.00 |
| Missouri | 18 | $498.55 | $2,311.10 | $11,391.38 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.20 | $2,761.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $122.18 | $730.38 | $1,264.53 |
| Nevada | 4 | $281.01 | $855.06 | $1,192.91 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,137.20 | $2,137.20 | $2,137.20 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,024.64 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,559.88 | $1,559.88 | $1,559.88 |
| New York | 22 | $373.80 | $1,109.47 | $6,776.22 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,278.00 | $1,960.95 | $1,960.95 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,876.00 | $1,876.00 | $2,214.40 |
| Ohio | 65 | $791.60 | $1,797.00 | $3,688.80 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $444.60 | $1,165.69 | $4,798.30 |
| Oregon | 13 | $332.10 | $2,538.95 | $2,761.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $1,070.40 | $1,689.00 | $8,546.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $641.50 | $1,730.50 | $2,981.79 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $1,840.00 | $1,892.80 | $1,980.00 |
| Tennessee | 29 | $318.55 | $568.96 | $2,088.78 |
| Texas | 106 | $498.15 | $1,627.09 | $13,438.75 |
| Virginia | 31 | $324.60 | $1,445.50 | $4,085.32 |
| Washington | 32 | $688.93 | $1,249.04 | $2,480.64 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $869.00 | $1,694.00 | $6,068.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $590.00 | $1,455.78 | $3,562.88 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $837.68 | $861.25 | $967.68 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,323.30 | $160.39 – $1,866.75 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $1,333.80 | $1,056.16 – $2,144.75 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,349.15 | $672.83 – $4,761.00 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $1,349.15 | $2,654.00 – $4,761.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $1,349.15 | $2,654.00 – $4,761.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $1,360.00 | $1,071.68 – $6,181.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,360.00 | $1,071.68 – $6,181.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,370.00 | $1,079.56 – $6,181.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $1,375.00 | $1,083.50 – $6,181.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $1,375.00 | $1,083.50 – $6,181.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $1,378.80 | not published |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,382.08 | $109.79 – $2,858.22 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,384.80 | $501.33 – $3,673.52 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,384.80 | $504.91 – $3,681.77 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $1,389.60 | $661.03 – $1,534.50 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $1,394.88 | $806.51 – $6,035.40 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,400.00 | $909.73 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $1,400.00 | $909.73 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,400.00 | $3,295.00 – $3,295.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $1,400.00 | $921.24 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,400.00 | $854.93 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,400.00 | $921.24 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $1,400.00 | $909.73 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $1,400.00 | $921.24 – $4,840.09 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $1,401.96 | $122.20 – $1,765.96 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $1,404.49 | $103.10 – $5,034.00 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $1,413.60 | $971.94 – $3,533.00 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $1,428.00 | $808.46 – $4,041.74 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $1,428.00 | $542.00 – $761.94 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,432.75 | $192.85 – $1,853.39 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $1,437.70 | $685.17 – $4,074.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $1,438.36 | $142.86 – $2,780.26 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $1,440.80 | $105.41 – $1,680.21 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $1,440.80 | $105.41 – $1,588.35 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $1,445.00 | $1,138.66 – $6,181.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,445.50 | $937.56 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $1,445.50 | $937.56 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $1,445.50 | $937.56 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $1,445.50 | $937.56 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,445.50 | $937.56 – $2,485.00 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $1,455.78 | $109.86 – $1,097.93 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $1,455.84 | $991.55 – $4,971.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,457.75 | $71.00 – $2,245.59 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,457.75 | $71.00 – $2,245.59 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,457.75 | $71.00 – $2,245.59 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,457.75 | $71.00 – $2,245.59 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $1,459.64 | $822.00 – $2,167.65 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $1,459.67 | $899.79 – $1,580.79 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,461.06 | $103.10 – $1,684.98 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $1,461.65 | $740.70 – $3,999.78 |