Paracentesis cost in Marion, OH — inpatient
In Marion, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,133.60 to $1,133.60, with a median of $1,133.60. Across Ohio, the median is $1,527.75 at 96 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion General Hospital Marion, OH · (740) 383-8400 Hc Abdominal Paracentesis W Img | $1,133.60 | $1,744.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,133.60, median $1,133.60, highest $1,133.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,133.60 — 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.