Procedures
Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial cost in Texas
Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $339 (most listed prices $113–$1,748).
Cheapest in Texas
- University Medical Center Surgical HospitalDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$65.26
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center of El PasoDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$65.26
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center of El Paso price file · checked Oct 2026 - $94.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: El Paso Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Central Texas Rehabilitation HospitalDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Otto Kaiser Memorial HospitalDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$301
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $324
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crosbyton Clinic Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $441
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kell West Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Pecos County Memorial HospitalDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$746
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pecos County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $964
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tyler County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las ColinasDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$1,294
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas price file · checked Oct 2026 - Austin Center for Outpatient Surgery LPDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$1,354
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Austin Center for Outpatient Surgery LP price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Trophy ClubDraining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initialFacility fee only$1,612
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Trophy Club price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.