Paracentesis cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,696.14 to $1,696.14, with a median of $1,696.14. Across Kentucky, the median is $1,324.20 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49083, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Abdominal Paracentesis Diagnosis/Therapy W Imaging Guidance | $1,696.14 | $4,240.36 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,696.14, median $1,696.14, highest $1,696.14.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,696.14 — 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.