Evacuating Puncture in Paracentesis Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
National average price
$2,318 MXN
Typical range
$1,500–$3,000 MXN
Providers
151
When fluid builds up in the abdomen and causes distension or discomfort, this technique is often used. Evacuating puncture in paracentesis consists of inserting a thin needle into the abdominal cavity to drain that fluid.
What is it for? It relieves pressure and discomfort, and allows the fluid obtained to be analyzed for diagnostic purposes.
What to expect? It is generally a quick procedure, done with local anesthesia; it can be repeated if the fluid builds up again.
Who performs it? It is performed by the internist, the nephrologist, or a trained general practitioner. Before undergoing it, an evaluation of the cause of the fluid with a specialist is advisable; the cost depends on the location and each case.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balancán Tabasco | $600 MXN |
| 2 | Huejutla de Reyes Hidalgo | $700 MXN |
| 3 | Querétaro Querétaro | $800 MXN |
| 4 | Irapuato Guanajuato | $1,000 MXN |
| 5 | Ecatepec de Morelos México | $1,000 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Paz Baja California Sur | $4,500 MXN |
| 2 | Puerto Peñasco Sonora | $4,500 MXN |
| 3 | Huixquilucan México | $4,500 MXN |
| 4 | Villa de Alvarez Colima | $5,000 MXN |
| 5 | San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $6,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Balancán Tabasco | $600 | 1 |
| Huejutla de Reyes Hidalgo | $700 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $800 | 1 |
| Irapuato Guanajuato | $1,000 | 1 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Metepec México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $1,200 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $1,200 | 1 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $1,200 | 2 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $1,250 | 2 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $1,350 | 2 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $1,467 | 3 |
| San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas | $1,500 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $1,500 | 2 |
| Guanajuato Guanajuato | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guaymas Sonora | $1,500 | 1 |
| Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guadalupe Zacatecas | $1,500 | 1 |
| Ciudad Altamirano Guerrero | $1,500 | 1 |
| Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur | $1,600 | 2 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,617 | 6 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $1,667 | 3 |
| Uruapan Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,750 | 2 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $1,750 | 4 |
| Puerto Vallarta Jalisco | $1,800 | 1 |
| Veracruz Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $1,900 | 2 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $1,933 | 3 |
| Matamoros Tamaulipas | $2,000 | 2 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $2,000 | 1 |
| Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas | $2,000 | 1 |
| Tepic Nayarit | $2,000 | 1 |
| Torreón Coahuila de Zaragoza | $2,000 | 1 |
| Iztapalapa Ciudad de México | $2,000 | 1 |
| Xochimilco Ciudad de México | $2,000 | 1 |
| Autlán de Navarro Jalisco | $2,000 | 1 |
| San Martin Texmelucan Puebla | $2,000 | 1 |
| Caborca Sonora | $2,000 | 1 |
| Cunduacan Tabasco | $2,000 | 1 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $2,013 | 4 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $2,083 | 6 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $2,250 | 4 |
| Córdoba Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $2,250 | 2 |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas | $2,300 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $2,313 | 8 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $2,340 | 5 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $2,377 | 13 |
| San Juan del Rio Querétaro | $2,500 | 1 |
| Coatzacoalcos Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $2,500 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $2,500 | 1 |
| Matias Romero Oaxaca | $2,500 | 1 |
| Rio Bravo Tamaulipas | $2,500 | 1 |
| San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato | $2,500 | 1 |
| Celaya Guanajuato | $2,500 | 2 |
| Pachuca de Soto Hidalgo | $2,500 | 3 |
| Puebla Puebla | $2,660 | 5 |
| Los Mochis Sinaloa | $3,000 | 1 |
| Chicoloapan México | $3,000 | 1 |
| San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur | $3,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $3,105 | 20 |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $3,375 | 4 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $3,500 | 2 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $3,500 | 2 |
| Minatitlán Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $3,800 | 1 |
| Tabasco Tabasco | $4,000 | 1 |
| Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit | $4,000 | 1 |
| Centro Guanajuato | $4,000 | 1 |
| La Paz Baja California Sur | $4,500 | 1 |
| Puerto Peñasco Sonora | $4,500 | 1 |
| Huixquilucan México | $4,500 | 1 |
| Villa de Alvarez Colima | $5,000 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $6,000 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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