Paracentesis cost in Wauchula, FL — inpatient
In Wauchula, FL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance as an inpatient: from $11,705.16 to $11,705.16, with a median of $11,705.16. Across Florida, the median is $1,949.28 at 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Wauchula Wauchula, FL · (863) 773-3101 HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $11,705.16 | $11,705.16 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $11,705.16, median $11,705.16, highest $11,705.16.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $11,705.16 — 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.