Paracentesis cost in Richmond, KY — inpatient
In Richmond-Berea, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $817.20 to $817.20, with a median of $817.20. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital Irvine, KY · (606) 723-2115 HC Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $817.20 | $1,362.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $817.20, median $817.20, highest $817.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $817.20 — 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.