Paracentesis cost in DeKalb, MS — inpatient
In DeKalb, MS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $952.20 to $952.20, with a median of $952.20. Across Mississippi, the median is $698.65 at 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital DeKalb, MS · (769) 486-1000 HC PARACENTESIS, W/IMAGE GUIDE | $952.20 | $1,380.00 | — | 31% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $952.20, median $952.20, highest $952.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $952.20 — 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.