Paracentesis cost in Cades, SC — inpatient
In Cades, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $641.50 to $641.50, with a median of $641.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $1,405.85 at 16 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Cades, SC HB PARACENTESIS;ABDOMINAL W/IMAGE | $641.50 | $1,283.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $641.50, median $641.50, highest $641.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $641.50 — 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.