Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in Kansas
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 Kansas
From 66 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kansas.
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 Kansas
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 Kansas, from 66 providers. Most listed prices: $370–$1,736.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $274
- $285
- $297
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$100Source: The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026
- The University of Kansas Health System Paola HospitalDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$100Source: The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $100Source: University of Kansas Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $177
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Nemaha Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $186
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: William Newton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - South Central Kansas Regional Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$197
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $200Source: Washington County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $208
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Citizens Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $208
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kiowa County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $212
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas price file · checked Oct 2026 - Neosho Memorial Regional Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$217
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $217
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Minneola District 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.