Paracentesis cost in Emporia, VA — inpatient
In Emporia, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $344.40 to $344.40, with a median of $344.40. Across Virginia, the median is $1,445.50 at 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA · (434) 348-4400 HC Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $344.40 | $1,148.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $344.40, median $344.40, highest $344.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $344.40 — 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.