Paracentesis cost in Gulfport, MS — inpatient
In Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $565.06 to $565.06, with a median of $565.06. Across Mississippi, the median is $698.65 at 44 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49083, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center – Hancock Bay St. Louis, MS · (228) 467-8600 HC PARACENTESIS, W/IMAGE GUIDE | $565.06 | $1,487.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $565.06, median $565.06, highest $565.06.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $667.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
Paracentesis removes fluid from the abdomen with a needle, using ultrasound to guide it.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure and guidance. Lab tests and albumin infusion are billed separately.