Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in Illinois
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Illinois
From 117 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $1,160 (most listed prices $403–$3,120).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Office paracentesis has no separate facility charge.
Cheapest in Illinois
Total price
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Illinois, from 117 providers. Most listed prices: $478–$2,251.
Cheapest totals nearby
- MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center$299Hospital · AledoEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center$299Hospital · SilvisEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- SwedishAmerican Medical Group$302Hospital · RockfordEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $174Source: Ferrell Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, IncDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$200Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $200Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$200Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$200Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $267
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: South Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loyola University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$85.20est. $299 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$85.20est. $299 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $88.09est. $302 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026 - $333
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Silver Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $343
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pinckneyville Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.