Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Hawaii
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Hawaii's isolated island geography creates unique healthcare delivery challenges, with limited provider pools and high operating costs driving medical expenses roughly 16% above national averages. Patients requiring Abscess Drainage procedures typically pay between $80 and $308, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $110 across Hawaii's 98 active providers. Browse all qualified Abscess Drainage specialists throughout Hawaii to compare costs and find the most affordable option for your situation.
Average
$166
Median
$110
Lowest
$80
Highest
$308
Providers
98
8% below national average
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How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Hawaii?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $37 | $85 | $200 | 84 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $52 | $85 | $487 | 94 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $3 | $3 | $85 | 191 |
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 Hawaii
Hawaii's healthcare costs run approximately 16% above national averages, driven by the state's remote location, limited provider supply, and expensive inter-island transportation for specialized care. The island geography creates natural market barriers that reduce competition and increase operational expenses for medical practices.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Oahu concentrates most Abscess Drainage providers around Honolulu, while neighbor islands like Molokai and Lanai have extremely limited specialist access. Patients on outer islands often travel to Oahu for procedures, adding significant transportation and lodging costs. This geographic disparity creates price premiums for island-based care and forces many residents to seek treatment in urban centers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient clinics dominate Hawaii's specialist market, with systems like Hawaii Pacific Health and Kaiser controlling large provider networks. Independent practices face higher overhead due to limited economies of scale and expensive medical supply shipping costs. Hospital-based drainage procedures typically cost 40-60% more than office-based treatments due to facility fees and administrative overhead.
Insurance Market Competition in Hawaii
HMSA Blue Cross Blue Shield maintains dominant market share alongside UnitedHealthcare and Kaiser Permanente, creating moderate insurer competition. This concentrated market allows stronger negotiated rates with providers compared to highly fragmented insurance markets. However, limited provider networks can restrict patient choice and maintain higher pricing power for established practices.
Physician Supply and Demand in Hawaii
Hawaii's 98 active Abscess Drainage providers serve a population of 1.4 million, indicating adequate supply in urban areas but significant shortages on neighbor islands. This uneven distribution creates pricing disparities where rural island providers can command premium rates. Wait times for non-urgent procedures often extend 2-4 weeks due to limited specialist availability combined with steady medical tourism demand.
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 Hawaii
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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 |