Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
From 72 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota, from 72 providers. Most listed prices: $417–$1,549.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $274
- Rainy Lake Medical Center$282Hospital · International FallsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- CHI St. Gabriel's Health$330Hospital · Little FallsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Douglas County Hospital, dba Alomere HealthDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$120Source: Douglas County Hospital, dba Alomere Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System Red WingDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$123Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$138Source: Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague price file · checked Oct 2026
- $151Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System Albert LeaDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon FallsDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System FairmontDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System Lake CityDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City price file · checked Oct 2026
- $162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System OwatonnaDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Owatonna price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System St JamesDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System St James price file · checked Oct 2026
- $162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca 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.