Paracentesis cost in Wabash, IN — inpatient
In Wabash, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,930.50 to $1,930.50, with a median of $1,930.50. Across Indiana, the median is $1,341.37 at 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Wabash Hospital Wabash, IN · (260) 569-2160 HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,930.50 | $3,861.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,930.50, median $1,930.50, highest $1,930.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,930.50 — 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.