Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAbdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in Pennsylvania: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 4 Pennsylvania hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 49083
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media | $3,453 | 3.7× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr | $3,640 | 3.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia | $4,255 | 4.6× | 2 | 2026-09-15 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Pittsburgh | $5,034 | 5.7× | 1 | 2026-03-06 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for abdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in Pennsylvania?
4 Pennsylvania hospitals post usable commercial rates for abdominal fluid drainage (paracentesis) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 49083, hospital outpatient, the median across 4 hospitals is $3,948, 4.2× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.