Paracentesis cost in Texas
In Texas, 94 hospitals publish a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance: from $207.28 to $5,498.45, with a median of $1,457.75. The lowest price is at University Medical Center Surgical Hospital (Dieter El Paso). The highest price is 26.5× 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$207.28University Medical Center Surgical Hospital
Median$1,457.75half pay less
Highest$5,498.45in Texas
Lowest saves$1,250.47vs the median
Hospitals in Texas, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center Surgical Hospital lowest Dieter El Paso · El Paso, TX SH EDE ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGI | $207.28 | $1,036.42 | — source file |
| Driscoll Children’s Hospital NICU Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, TX Pertioneocen Abd Paracen | $209.89 | $1,049.44 | Oct 6, 2025 source file |
| Driscoll Children’s Hospital Edinburg · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Pertioneocen Abd Paracen | $241.47 | $1,207.36 | Oct 6, 2025 source file |
| University Medical Center El Paso El Paso · El Paso, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/ IMG | $300.25 | $1,501.25 | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco · Waco, TX IR PARACENTESIS | $590.58 | $1,640.50 | — source file |
| El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso · El Paso, TX ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $703.80 | $3,519.00 | — source file |
| Ascension Seton Smithville · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX CT GUIDE PARACENTESIS | $768.78 | $2,135.50 | — source file |
| Ascension Seton Kyle · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX CT GUIDE PARACENTESIS | $768.78 | $2,135.50 | — source file |
| Ascension Seton Round Rock · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX CT GUIDE PARACENTESIS | $768.78 | $2,135.50 | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $780.92 | $1,651.00 | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ECHG GI PROC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $780.92 | $1,651.00 | — source file |
| University Health System San Antonio · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HC PBB ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDAN | $800.00 | $3,200.00 | Oct 14, 2025 source file |
| Ascension Cedar Park Cedar Park · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX US-ABD PARACEN W IMG | $894.30 | $2,484.18 | — source file |
| Hsa St. Joseph Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $896.54 | $2,288.66 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills San Antonio · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $919.05 | $2,785.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Dallas · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W/IMAGING GUIDANCE | $934.50 | $1,246.00 | Mar 10, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Arlington · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance Fort Worth · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle Azle · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Fort Worth · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HurstEulessBedford Bedford · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth Fort Worth · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco Frisco · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Allen · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Denton · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman Kaufman · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Plano · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $942.30 | $1,570.50 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Ascension Seton Burnet · Burnet, TX CT GUIDE PARACENTESIS | $969.84 | $2,694.00 | — source file |
| Ascension Seton Austin · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX CT GUIDE PARACENTESIS | $969.84 | $2,694.00 | — source file |
| Ascension Seton Luling · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX CT GUIDE PARACENTESIS | $969.84 | $2,694.00 | — source file |
| AMH Cath Labs Arlington · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne Cleburne · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Southlake · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville Stephenville · Stephenville, TX CT PARACENTESIS W/IG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound Flower Mound · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX SP PARACENTESIS W/IG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Rockwall · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX US PARACENTESIS W/IG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Specialty Hospital Fort Worth Fort Worth · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX CT PARACENTESIS W/IG | $1,178.85 | $1,964.75 | Apr 21, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital Levelland Levelland · Lubbock, TX HC ED ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAG GUIDANCE CDM | $1,227.24 | $2,922.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| CHRISTUS Hospital - Orange Orange · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,309.77 | $3,969.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| CHRISTUS West Beaumont Beaumont · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,309.77 | $3,969.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Christus Health Southeast Texas Beaumont · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,309.77 | $3,969.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Christus Health Southeast Texas Port Arthur · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,309.77 | $3,969.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Southeast Texas Orthopedic Specialty Center Port Arthur · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,309.77 | $3,969.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Emergency Medical Center - Cedar Park Cedar Park · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 3, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin Austin · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway Lakeway · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville Pflugerville · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock Round Rock · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor Taylor · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,457.75 | $2,429.58 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth Fort Worth · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Waxahachie Waxahachie · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial Frisco · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco at PGA Parkway Frisco · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine Grapevine · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving Irving · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe Rowlett · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney McKinney · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano Plano · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Waxahachie Waxahachie · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton Denton · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - McKinney McKinney · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano Plano · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor University Medical Center Dallas · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,627.09 | $2,711.82 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Temple · Killeen-Temple, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center Temple · Killeen-Temple, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham Brenham · Brenham, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station College Station · College Station-Bryan, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest Waco · Waco, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS WITH IMAGING | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls Marble Falls · Marble Falls, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGIN | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Temple · Temple, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple Temple · Killeen-Temple, TX HC ABD PARACENTESIS W/I | $1,666.30 | $2,777.16 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale Sunnyvale · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS;FLUORO 49083 - CVIR | $1,720.80 | $2,868.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital Plainview Plainview · Plainview, TX HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W/IMAGING GUIDANCE CDM | $1,971.06 | $4,693.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield Mansfield · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,170.05 | $2,170.05 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South Burleson · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $2,170.05 | $2,170.05 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX TC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS, W/ IMAGING GUIDANCE | $3,154.36 | $4,708.00 | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital - Austin Austin · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX TC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS, W/ IMAGING GUIDANCE | $3,154.36 | $4,708.00 | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| University Medical Center Lubbock · Lubbock, TX Hc Abdom Paracentesis Dx/Ther W Imaging Guidance | $3,744.00 | $3,744.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Long-Term Care Lubbock · Lubbock, TX HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W/IMAGING GUIDANCE CDM | $4,367.58 | $10,399.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Lubbock · Lubbock, TX HC ED ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAG GUIDANCE CDM | $4,367.58 | $10,399.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Children's Hospital Lubbock · Lubbock, TX HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W/IMAGING GUIDANCE CDM | $4,367.58 | $10,399.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,457.50 | $8,915.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX HC ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS W IMAGING | $4,936.50 | $9,873.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Central Texas Killeen · Killeen-Temple, TX HC ABDOM PARACENTESIS DX/THER W IMAGING GUIDANCE | $5,498.45 | $5,498.45 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 37 | $934.50 | $1,178.85 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 14 | $768.78 | $1,457.75 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 13 | $780.92 | $4,936.50 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 5 | $1,309.77 | $1,309.77 |
| Lubbock, TX | 5 | $1,227.24 | $4,367.58 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | 4 | $1,666.30 | $1,666.30 |
| El Paso, TX | 3 | $207.28 | $300.25 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 2 | $800.00 | $859.52 |
| Waco, TX | 2 | $590.58 | $1,128.44 |
| Burnet, TX | 1 | $969.84 | $969.84 |
| Brenham, TX | 1 | $1,666.30 | $1,666.30 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 1 | $1,666.30 | $1,666.30 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $209.89 | $209.89 |
| Marble Falls, TX | 1 | $1,666.30 | $1,666.30 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 1 | $241.47 | $241.47 |
| Plainview, TX | 1 | $1,971.06 | $1,971.06 |
| Stephenville, TX | 1 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.85 |
| Temple, TX | 1 | $1,666.30 | $1,666.30 |
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 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
- 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.