Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma
From 71 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Oklahoma.
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 Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma, from 71 providers. Most listed prices: $354–$2,572.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $281
- OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center$300Hospital · Oklahoma CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $321
- $153
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Drumright Oklahoma price file · checked Oct 2026 - $164
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cleveland Area Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.08est. $281 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pawhuska Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $285
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $285
+2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $285
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: INTEGRIS Grove Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - INTEGRIS Health Ponca City HospitalDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$285
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$85.60est. $300 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $306
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $319
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Mercy Primary Care - Guthrie DivisionDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$319
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $319
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.