Paracentesis cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 55 hospitals publish a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance: from $201.20 to $3,437.25, with a median of $1,040.00. The lowest price is at McLaren Bay Region (Bay City) and 10 other hospitals. The highest price is 17.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 49083. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$201.20McLaren Bay Region + 10 more
Median$1,040.00half pay less
Highest$3,437.25in Michigan
Lowest saves$838.80vs the median
Hospitals in Michigan, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Bay Region lowest Bay City · Bay City, MI Hospitalist SP 49083 Abd paracentesis (dx/ther); w img guid | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Caro Region lowest Caro · Caro, MI Hospitalist SP 49083 Abd paracentesis (dx/ther); w img guid | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan lowest Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI Hospitalist SP 49083 Abd paracentesis (dx/ther); w img guid | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Flint lowest Flint · Flint, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing lowest Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region lowest Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Macomb lowest Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hospitalist BP 49083 Abdominal Paracentesis w/Image Guide | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan lowest Petoskey · Petoskey, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Oakland lowest Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Port Huron lowest Port Huron · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Thumb Region lowest Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI SP Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance 49083 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR ABD PARACENTESIS DX/TX W/IMG GDN | $210.00 | $350.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR ABD PARACENTESIS DX/TX W/IMG GDN | $210.00 | $350.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Clinton Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR ABD PARACENTESIS DX/TX W/IMG GDN | $210.00 | $350.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Wyandotte · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI PR ABD PARACENTESIS DX/TX W/IMG GDN | $210.00 | $350.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| WA Foote Memorial Hospital Jackson · Jackson, MI PR ABD PARACENTESIS DX/TX W/IMG GDN | $210.00 | $350.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGING G | $258.30 | $516.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance. | $260.95 | $307.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI ABD PARACENTESIS PROCEDURE W IMAGING | $424.73 | $866.79 | — source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance. | $585.65 | $689.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Holland Community Hospital Holland · Holland, MI Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | $873.60 | $1,456.00 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Newberry · Newberry, MI Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | $910.98 | $1,446.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| VHS Childrens Hospital of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGE | $922.50 | $1,230.00 | Apr 6, 2026 source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Thera W Imaging Guidance | $1,023.20 | $2,558.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | — source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI US GUIDED PARACENTESIS | $1,170.45 | $1,377.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI US Abdominal Paracentesis Inc Imaging | $1,287.65 | $1,981.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI US Abdominal Paracentesis Inc Imaging | $1,287.65 | $1,981.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI US Abdominal Paracentesis Inc Imaging | $1,287.65 | $1,981.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI US GUIDED PARACENTESIS | $1,294.55 | $1,523.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance. | $1,494.30 | $1,758.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,538.88 | $2,748.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,538.88 | $2,748.00 | — source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance. | $1,584.40 | $1,864.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,599.36 | $2,856.00 | — source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI US GUIDED PARACENTESIS | $1,599.70 | $1,882.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $1,632.96 | $2,916.00 | — source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING BCE | $1,644.75 | $1,935.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 | — source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health East China Township · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENT W/IMAGE | $2,162.72 | $3,862.00 | — source file |
| Three Rivers Health Three Rivers · Sturgis, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $2,631.20 | $4,048.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Abd Paracentesis With Imaging | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Trenton Hospital Trenton · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Abd Paracentesis With Imaging | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Wayne Hospital Wayne · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Abd Paracentesis With Imaging | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | — source file |
| William Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Abd Paracentesis With Imaging | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | — source file |
| William Beaumont Hospital Troy · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Hc Abd Paracentesis With Imaging | $2,672.00 | $2,672.00 | — source file |
| VHS Sinai Grace Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGE | $3,437.25 | $4,583.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 21 | $201.20 | $1,538.88 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 4 | $1,040.00 | $1,055.50 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $260.95 | $1,584.40 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $424.73 | $649.16 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $1,023.20 | $1,023.20 |
| Bad Axe, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Caro, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $585.65 | $585.65 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $1,294.55 | $1,294.55 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Flint, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $1,494.30 | $1,494.30 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.45 |
| Houghton, MI | 1 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.65 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.65 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.65 |
| Jackson, MI | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $1,644.75 | $1,644.75 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Newberry, MI | 1 | $910.98 | $910.98 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Sturgis, MI | 1 | $2,631.20 | $2,631.20 |
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.
Paracentesis with imaging guidance in other states
- Alabama$2,754.78
- Alaska$1,542.06
- Arizona$1,688.29
- Arkansas$520.65
- California$1,835.60
- Colorado$1,206.29
- Connecticut$595.00
- Delaware$1,644.72
- Florida$1,949.28
- Georgia$2,424.63
- Hawaii$978.60
- Idaho$2,526.00
- Illinois$1,370.00
- Indiana$1,341.37
- Iowa$739.20
- Kansas$795.04
- Kentucky$1,324.20
- Louisiana$426.40
- Maine$567.73
- Maryland$1,931.68
- Massachusetts$1,311.35
- Minnesota$931.62
- Mississippi$375.58
- Missouri$539.73
- Montana$544.95
- Nebraska$730.38
- Nevada$1,037.05
- New Hampshire$548.97
- New Jersey$1,038.65
- New Mexico$896.14
- New York$1,109.47
- North Carolina$1,914.00
- North Dakota$718.59
- Ohio$1,527.75
- Oklahoma$656.10
- Oregon$858.43
- Pennsylvania$1,736.80
- Rhode Island$4,473.00
- South Carolina$1,405.85
- South Dakota$1,927.20
- Tennessee$494.12
- Texas$1,457.75
- Utah$2,193.07
- Vermont$492.98
- Virginia$1,445.50
- Washington$1,226.88
- West Virginia$1,530.50
- Wisconsin$921.20
- Wyoming$837.68
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.