HCPCS 49083

Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

AI EXPLANATION: Abdominal paracentesis is a medical procedure used to remove excess fluid that has built up inside the abdominal cavity. A clinician uses real-time imaging, such as an ultrasound, to safely guide a thin needle or small tube through the abdominal wall into the fluid collection. This procedure can be performed to relieve abdominal pressure and swelling, or to collect a fluid sample for laboratory testing to diagnose an underlying condition.