Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Arizona
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arizona's growing population and expanding healthcare infrastructure have created a robust network of specialists across the state's diverse metropolitan and rural regions. Patients seeking Abscess Drainage services typically pay between $80 and $192, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $100 based on negotiated insurance rates. Arizona maintains over 5,500 active providers offering these services, giving patients substantial choice when selecting an in-network specialist.
Average
$124
Median
$100
Lowest
$80
Highest
$192
Providers
5,591
31% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Arizona?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $32 | $70 | $132 | 5,161 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $38 | $51 | $102 | 5,207 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $3 | $73 | 6,387 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 10060 — Incision and drainage of abscess, simple). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 10060 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 10060 (Incision and drainage of abscess, simple), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 10060 covers: the provider's professional fee for abscess drainage (i&d). It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Abscess Drainage Visit Costs Vary Across Arizona
Arizona's healthcare costs run approximately 5% above national averages, reflecting the state's rapid population growth and increasing demand for medical services. The state's unique urban-rural divide creates distinct cost patterns between metropolitan Phoenix-Tucson areas and smaller communities across Arizona's vast geography.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas concentrate the majority of Arizona's abscess drainage specialists, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times. Rural counties face provider shortages that can drive up costs and require longer travel for specialized care. Telehealth adoption has helped bridge some rural access gaps, though hands-on procedures still require in-person visits.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Large health systems like Banner Health and Dignity Health operate numerous hospital-based outpatient clinics throughout Arizona with higher overhead costs reflected in pricing. Independent surgical centers and dermatology practices often offer more competitive rates for routine abscess drainage procedures. Academic medical centers affiliated with University of Arizona may charge teaching hospital premiums but offer specialized expertise.
Insurance Market Competition in Arizona
Strong competition among UHC, BCBS Arizona, and Aetna has created varied negotiated rate structures across the state's provider networks. The state's competitive marketplace has prevented the insurance monopolies seen in some regions, helping keep negotiated rates more reasonable. Medicaid expansion has added volume to provider practices, potentially improving their negotiating position with commercial insurers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arizona
Arizona's 5,500+ active abscess drainage providers suggest adequate supply in metropolitan areas, though rural regions remain underserved. The state's growing population has increased demand for surgical services, potentially tightening specialist availability. Phoenix and Tucson markets maintain competitive wait times, while rural areas may face longer scheduling delays that could affect urgent cases.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Abscess Drainage Costs in Arizona
What is the average cost of a Abscess Drainage visit in Arizona without insurance?
Does Arizona Medicaid cover Abscess Drainage visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in Arizona?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Abscess Drainage in Arizona?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 10060)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $779 | $317 |
| 2 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $611 | $277 |
| 3 | Iowa Range: $85 – $502 | $267 |
| 4 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $540 | $256 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $464 | $237 |
| 6 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $464 | $237 |
| 7 | Illinois Range: $80 – $459 | $230 |
| 8 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $464 | $230 |
| 9 | Nebraska Range: $119 – $308 | $228 |
| 10 | New York Range: $81 – $464 | $227 |
| 11 | Delaware Range: $76 – $464 | $219 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania Range: $73 – $464 | $219 |
| 13 | Michigan Range: $80 – $464 | $216 |
| 14 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $456 | $216 |
| 15 | New Hampshire Range: $112 – $303 | $214 |
| 16 | Indiana Range: $80 – $456 | $210 |
| 17 | Georgia Range: $83 – $397 | $209 |
| 18 | Wyoming Range: $80 – $372 | $206 |
| 19 | Maine Range: $126 – $254 | $200 |
| 20 | Oregon Range: $80 – $387 | $195 |
| 21 | District of Columbia Range: $76 – $346 | $194 |
| 22 | Washington Range: $80 – $324 | $182 |
| 23 | South Dakota Range: $83 – $309 | $178 |
| 24 | Vermont Range: $95 – $290 | $178 |
| 25 | New Mexico Range: $85 – $274 | $172 |
| 26 | Alaska Range: $80 – $348 | $169 |
| 27 | Colorado Range: $62 – $309 | $168 |
| 28 | North Carolina Range: $77 – $297 | $168 |
| 29 | Utah Range: $40 – $278 | $168 |
| 30 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $308 | $167 |
| 31 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $308 | $166 |
| 32 | Montana Range: $80 – $308 | $156 |
| 33 | Idaho Range: $80 – $289 | $155 |
| 34 | New Jersey Range: $44 – $306 | $151 |
| 35 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $224 | $149 |
| 36 | Maryland Range: $71 – $254 | $145 |
| 37 | Texas Range: $80 – $233 | $142 |
| 38 | Virginia Range: $67 – $244 | $140 |
| 39 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $232 | $140 |
| 40 | Oklahoma Range: $79 – $227 | $137 |
| 41 | Tennessee Range: $83 – $204 | $135 |
| 42 | Louisiana Range: $76 – $211 | $132 |
| 43 | Missouri Range: $81 – $178 | $131 |
| 44 | Kansas Range: $88 – $177 | $129 |
| 45 | Alabama Range: $76 – $203 | $127 |
| 46 | Ohio Range: $63 – $206 | $124 |
| 47 | Arizona Range: $80 – $192 | $124 |
| 48 | Mississippi Range: $79 – $187 | $124 |
| 49 | California Range: $15 – $264 | $122 |
| 50 | Nevada Range: $30 – $189 | $102 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $187 | $92 |