Paracentesis cost in North Carolina
In North Carolina, 37 hospitals publish a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance: from $391.23 to $2,700.35, with a median of $1,914.00. The lowest price is at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Mooresville). The highest price is 6.9× 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 24, 2026.
Lowest$391.23Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Median$1,914.00half pay less
Highest$2,700.35in North Carolina
Lowest saves$1,522.77vs the median
Hospitals in North Carolina, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital lowest Mooresville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ABD PARACENTESIS W IMG | $391.23 | $1,449.00 | — source file |
| Lexington Medical Center Lexington · Winston-Salem, NC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $436.00 | $872.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Vidant Duplin Hospital Kenansville · Kenansville, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image-ED | $455.84 | $814.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Outer Banks Hospital Nags Head · Kill Devil Hills, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image-ED | $464.80 | $830.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital Edenton · Edenton, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image | $473.20 | $845.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health North Hospital Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image | $523.04 | $934.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Duke University Hospital Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC Abd Paracentesis W Img | $550.80 | $2,040.00 | — source file |
| Duke University Hospital Durham · Durham, NC Abd Paracentesis W Img | $550.80 | $2,040.00 | — source file |
| Duke Regional Hospital Durham · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Abd Paracentesis W Img | $550.80 | $2,040.00 | — source file |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Tarboro · Rocky Mount, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image-ED | $604.80 | $1,080.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · Murphy, NC HC Paracentesis W Guidance | $642.60 | $918.00 | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin · Mount Airy, NC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $680.00 | $1,360.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro, NC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $680.00 | $1,360.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| High Point Regional Health High Point · Greensboro-High Point, NC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $938.00 | $1,876.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| East Carolina Health-Bertie Windsor · Windsor, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image-ED | $954.24 | $1,704.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City · Elizabeth City, NC Paracentesis,Abd,W Imaging | $1,165.00 | $2,330.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Hendersonville Hendersonville · Asheville, NC HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus · Columbus, NC HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,864.38 | $1,864.38 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Gastonia · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG ABD PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $1,914.00 | $1,914.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Mount Holly · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG ABD PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $1,914.00 | $1,914.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG ABD PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $1,914.00 | $1,914.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby · Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 4, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 4, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Concord · Concord, NC HC ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $1,960.95 | $3,921.90 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center Albermarle · Albemarle, NC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,042.50 | $4,085.00 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Bermuda Run · Winston-Salem, NC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,071.50 | $4,143.00 | Oct 21, 2025 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston Salem · Winston-Salem, NC HC ER ABD PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,185.50 | $4,371.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| East Carolina Health Ahoskie · Ahoskie, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image | $2,227.68 | $3,978.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Medical Center Greenville · Greenville, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image | $2,700.35 | $5,095.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Pitt County Memorial Hospital Washington · Washington, NC Abdominal Paracentesis, W/ Image | $2,700.35 | $5,095.00 | Apr 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 12 | $391.23 | $1,960.95 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 3 | $436.00 | $2,071.50 |
| Ahoskie, NC | 1 | $2,227.68 | $2,227.68 |
| Albemarle, NC | 1 | $2,042.50 | $2,042.50 |
| Asheville, NC | 1 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 |
| Columbus, NC | 1 | $1,864.38 | $1,864.38 |
| Concord, NC | 1 | $1,960.95 | $1,960.95 |
| Durham, NC | 1 | $550.80 | $550.80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $550.80 | $550.80 |
| Edenton, NC | 1 | $473.20 | $473.20 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 1 | $1,165.00 | $1,165.00 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1 | $938.00 | $938.00 |
| Greenville, NC | 1 | $2,700.35 | $2,700.35 |
| Kenansville, NC | 1 | $455.84 | $455.84 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 1 | $464.80 | $464.80 |
| Murphy, NC | 1 | $642.60 | $642.60 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 1 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 1 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1 | $550.80 | $550.80 |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 1 | $523.04 | $523.04 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 1 | $604.80 | $604.80 |
| Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC | 1 | $1,960.95 | $1,960.95 |
| Windsor, NC | 1 | $954.24 | $954.24 |
| Washington, NC | 1 | $2,700.35 | $2,700.35 |
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
- Michigan$1,040.00
- 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 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.