Paracentesis cost in Mullins, SC — inpatient
In Mullins, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $727.00 to $727.00, with a median of $727.00. 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 22, 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 Marion Medical Center Mullins, SC · (843) 431-2000 HB PARACENTESIS;ABDOMINAL W/IMAGE | $727.00 | $1,454.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $727.00, median $727.00, highest $727.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $727.00 — 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.