Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in New York
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 New York
From 110 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
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 New York
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 New York, from 110 providers. Most listed prices: $323–$4,041.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $273
- Rochester General Hospital$277Hospital · RochesterEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- The Unity Hospital of Rochester$277Hospital · RochesterEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $84.60
- $113Source: Ellis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $135
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Guthrie Lourdes Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $141
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Buffalo General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $156
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lewis County General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $157Source: Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $157Source: St. Peters Health Partners price file · checked Oct 2026
- Frederick Ferris Thompson HospitalDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$160
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Frederick Ferris Thompson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $160
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Columbia Memorial Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $167
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $168
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Samaritan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $191
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adirondack Medical Center 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.