Paracentesis cost in Salt Lake City, UT — inpatient
In Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $946.19 to $946.19, with a median of $946.19. Across Utah, the median is $2,193.07 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49083, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics Salt Lake City, UT · (801) 581-2121 Abd Paracentesis (Diag or Therapeutic); With Image Guidance | $946.19 | $1,351.70 | — | 30% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $946.19, median $946.19, highest $946.19.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,193.07 — 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.