Paracentesis cost in Bowman, ND — inpatient
In Bowman, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $1,534.50 to $1,534.50, with a median of $1,534.50. Across North Dakota, the median is $960.00 at 13 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49083, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Healthcare Services Bowman, ND · (701) 523-6555 US PARACENTESIS W IMAGING 49083 | $1,534.50 | $1,705.00 | — | 10% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,534.50, median $1,534.50, highest $1,534.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $184.50 — 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.