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Draining fluid from the belly (paracentesis) in Arizona

CPT 49083 · hospital facility charge

Cash prices range from $434 to $4,540 at the 2 Arizona hospitals whose price files we have read so far.

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$2,487typical cash price
$1,278typical commercial insurer rate
$434–$4.5kcash price range, 2 hospitals

Arizona hospitals compared

HospitalCityList priceCash priceInsurers (median)
Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.Willcox$723$434$506$297–$629 · 4 plans
Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale$4,540$4,540$2,050$1,374–$2,897 · 11 plans
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.

Common questions

How much does draining fluid from the belly (paracentesis) cost at a hospital in Arizona?

The cash price for draining fluid from the belly (paracentesis) at the Arizona hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $2,487 (typical of 2). These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.

Which hospital in Arizona has the lowest cash price for draining fluid from the belly (paracentesis)?

Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $434 at Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.

Does the price include the doctor?

No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.

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