Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Arkansas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arkansas patients benefit from abscess drainage costs running approximately 12% below the national average, with 129 active providers across the state offering competitive rates. Abscess Drainage procedures typically cost between $85 and $224, with most patients paying around $138 out-of-pocket depending on their insurance coverage and provider choice. The state's rural healthcare infrastructure and dominant Blue Cross Blue Shield Arkansas presence help maintain accessible pricing for minor surgical procedures across both urban centers and smaller communities.
Average
$149
Median
$138
Lowest
$85
Highest
$224
Providers
129
17% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Arkansas?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $39 | $85 | $146 | 131 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $47 | $82 | $116 | 149 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $3 | $85 | 180 |
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 Arkansas
Healthcare costs in Arkansas run approximately 12% below national averages due to lower overall cost of living and reduced facility overhead expenses compared to coastal states. The state's predominantly rural geography creates unique access challenges that influence both pricing strategies and provider distribution patterns.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas concentrate most specialist services, while rural counties often rely on family physicians and emergency departments for minor surgical procedures like abscess drainage. Travel distances to reach appropriate care can add indirect costs for rural patients, though base procedure prices tend to be lower in smaller communities. The Arkansas Delta region faces particular provider shortages that may limit patient choice and scheduling flexibility.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Independent urgent care centers and family practice clinics typically offer the most cost-effective abscess drainage services in Arkansas, while hospital emergency departments charge significantly higher facility fees. Baptist Health and CHI St. Vincent dominate hospital-based care across the state, with their outpatient departments generally priced above standalone clinics. Rural critical access hospitals may charge premium rates due to limited patient volume and higher per-case overhead costs.
Insurance Market Competition in Arkansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield Arkansas's market dominance reduces competitive pressure on negotiated rates, though this also provides stable network coverage across rural areas where other insurers might not participate. Limited insurer competition in many Arkansas counties means fewer negotiated rate variations compared to states with more diverse insurance markets. The concentrated market structure can benefit patients through consistent coverage but may limit opportunities for significant cost variations between providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arkansas
With 129 active providers capable of performing abscess drainage procedures, Arkansas maintains adequate capacity for this common minor surgery, though geographic distribution favors urban areas. The sufficient provider supply helps keep costs competitive, particularly for routine procedures that don't require subspecialist expertise. However, rural provider shortages may create longer wait times and necessitate travel to urban centers for non-emergency 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 Arkansas
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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 |