Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAbdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in California: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 5 California hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 49083
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla | $1,167 | 1.0× | 1 | 2026-03-30 |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles | $3,863 | 3.3× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center Thousand Oaks | $7,139 | 6.1× | 4 | 2026-09-01 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus Walnut Creek | $7,798 | 6.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord | $7,798 | 6.1× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for abdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in California?
5 California hospitals post usable commercial rates for abdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 49083, hospital outpatient, the median across 5 hospitals is $7,139, 6.1× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.