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Posted commercial rates at 3 District of Columbia hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 49083
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington | $1,678 | 1.6× | 7 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington | $1,722 | 1.6× | 8 | 2026-04-01 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington | $2,210 | 2.1× | 5 | 2026-09-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for abdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in District of Columbia?
3 District of Columbia hospitals post usable commercial rates for abdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 49083, hospital outpatient, the median across 3 hospitals is $1,722, 1.6× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.