Paracentesis cost in Glendale, CA — inpatient
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $4,406.00 to $4,406.00, with a median of $4,406.00. Across California, the median is $1,835.60 at 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 Abd Paracentesis W/Imaging | $4,406.00 | $4,406.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $4,406.00, median $4,406.00, highest $4,406.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $4,406.00 — 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.