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Abscess Drainage

Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit:
$122-$267

How much does a abscess drainage visit cost? The national median negotiated rate for CPT 10060 is $169, with rates ranging from $122 to $267 across 153,055 providers.

National Median

$169

Low End (P5)

$122

High End (P95)

$267

Providers

153,055

Abscess Drainage Visit Costs by State

Click any state to see detailed abscess drainage visit pricing. Colors represent the median negotiated rate for CPT 10060.

Median Visit Cost

$122
$267

Abscess Drainage Visit Cost by State: All 50 States Ranked

States ranked from lowest to highest median abscess drainage visit rate for CPT 10060 (Incision and drainage of abscess, simple).

RankStateAverage
1Wisconsin
Range: $73$779
$98
2North Dakota
Range: $80$611
$141
3Iowa
Range: $85$502
$215
4Minnesota
Range: $80$540
$149
5Massachusetts
Range: $80$464
$167
6Rhode Island
Range: $80$464
$167
7Illinois
Range: $80$459
$151
8Connecticut
Range: $80$464
$145
9Nebraska
Range: $119$308
$257
10New York
Range: $81$464
$137
11Delaware
Range: $76$464
$117
12Pennsylvania
Range: $73$464
$119
13Michigan
Range: $80$464
$104
14West Virginia
Range: $80$456
$111
15New Hampshire
Range: $112$303
$226
16Indiana
Range: $80$456
$93
17Georgia
Range: $83$397
$146
18Wyoming
Range: $80$372
$166
19Maine
Range: $126$254
$220
20Oregon
Range: $80$387
$119
21District of Columbia
Range: $76$346
$162
22Washington
Range: $80$324
$142
23South Dakota
Range: $83$309
$143
24Vermont
Range: $95$290
$148
25New Mexico
Range: $85$274
$156
26Alaska
Range: $80$348
$80
27Colorado
Range: $62$309
$133
28North Carolina
Range: $77$297
$129
29Utah
Range: $40$278
$185
30Kentucky
Range: $80$308
$112
31Hawaii
Range: $80$308
$110
32Montana
Range: $80$308
$80
33Idaho
Range: $80$289
$95
34New Jersey
Range: $44$306
$103
35Arkansas
Range: $85$224
$138
36Maryland
Range: $71$254
$109
37Texas
Range: $80$233
$114
38Virginia
Range: $67$244
$108
39South Carolina
Range: $80$232
$106
40Oklahoma
Range: $79$227
$104
41Tennessee
Range: $83$204
$118
42Louisiana
Range: $76$211
$108
43Missouri
Range: $81$178
$134
44Kansas
Range: $88$177
$123
45Alabama
Range: $76$203
$102
46Ohio
Range: $63$206
$104
47Arizona
Range: $80$192
$100
48Mississippi
Range: $79$187
$105
49California
Range: $15$264
$88
50Nevada
Range: $30$189
$88
51Florida
Range: $35$187
$55

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a abscess drainage cost without insurance?

The average negotiated rate for a abscess drainage (CPT 10060) is $180 nationally. Rates typically range from $122 to $267 depending on your state and provider. Without insurance, you may pay the provider's full charge rate, which can be 2-3x higher than negotiated rates.

How much does a abscess drainage cost with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost for a abscess drainage depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and whether you've met your deductible. The average insurer-negotiated rate is $180. Most plans charge a specialist copay of $30-$75, or you may owe a percentage (typically 20-30%) after your deductible is met.

Why do abscess drainage costs vary by state?

Healthcare costs vary significantly by state due to differences in cost of living, provider supply and demand, state regulations, and negotiated rates between insurers and providers. Urban areas and states with higher costs of living (like New York and California) tend to have higher rates.

What does CPT code 10060 cover?

CPT 10060 is the billing code for: Incision and drainage of abscess, simple. This is one of the standard codes used when billing for this procedure.

What factors affect the cost of a abscess drainage?

Several factors influence the cost: (1) Your geographic location — rates vary 2-3x between states, (2) Whether you have insurance and which plan, (3) Whether the provider is in-network, (4) The complexity of your case, (5) The facility where the procedure is performed.

Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate

These are the negotiated rates providers across the US are contracted to accept. Your personal share depends on your deductible and coinsurance. Call your insurer's member line with CPT code 10060 to get your exact estimate or talk to our AI to get your answers.

Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026

Rates sourced from Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (Q1 2026). Negotiated rates are contracted prices between insurers and individual providers and do not represent guaranteed patient out-of-pocket costs. Actual costs depend on insurance plan terms, deductible status, coinsurance rate, and specific services received.