Paracentesis cost in Salinas, CA
In Salinas, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance: from $345.00 to $345.00, with a median of $345.00. Across California, the median is $1,835.60 at 91 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49083, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 14, 2026 and Aug 14, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Monterey Salinas, CA · (831) 755-4111 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | $345.00 | $345.00 | $65.00–$293.25 | — | Aug 14, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $345.00, median $345.00, highest $345.00.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.