Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 70 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
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 Washington
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 Washington, from 70 providers. Most listed prices: $386–$1,977.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $336
- Providence St Joseph Hospital$338Hospital · ChewelahEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Providence Mount Carmel Hospital$342Hospital · ColvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $306
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lake Chelan Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $308
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Prosser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba SamaritanDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$324
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba Samari price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $122est. $336 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Snoqualmie Valley Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124est. $338 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $340
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lincoln Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $127est. $342 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence Mount Carmel Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130est. $344 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence St Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$346
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $134est. $349 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Garfield County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $143est. $357 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: TriState Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $358
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clare 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.