Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Nebraska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nebraska's healthcare system, anchored by major medical centers in Omaha and Lincoln while serving vast rural territories, offers Abscess Drainage services across 2,198 active providers statewide. Patients seeking abscess drainage typically pay between $119 and $308 out-of-pocket, with a median cost of $257 based on negotiated insurance rates. With Nebraska's extensive network of Abscess Drainage specialists distributed from the Panhandle to the Missouri River valley, patients can browse all qualified providers to find the most cost-effective option for their needs.
Average
$228
Median
$257
Lowest
$119
Highest
$308
Providers
2,198
27% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Nebraska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $47 | $211 | $242 | 2,192 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $56 | $131 | $155 | 2,212 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $3 | $3 | $23 | 2,686 |
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 Nebraska
Nebraska's healthcare costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall cost of living and competitive insurance market. The Cornhusker State's unique blend of agricultural communities and growing urban centers creates distinct pricing patterns for medical services like abscess drainage.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Omaha and Lincoln concentrate most specialist providers, while rural Nebraska relies heavily on critical access hospitals and traveling physicians for abscess drainage procedures. The 400-mile span from Scottsbluff to Omaha creates significant access disparities, with rural patients often traveling hours for specialized care. Limited rural competition can drive up procedure costs in smaller communities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health dominate the hospital market, with their facility-based clinics typically charging higher fees than independent practices. Critical access hospitals in rural areas operate under different Medicare reimbursement structures that can affect pricing for all patients. Urgent care chains expanding across Nebraska often provide more competitive pricing than traditional emergency departments.
Insurance Market Competition in Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska holds significant market share, creating substantial negotiating power that influences procedure rates statewide. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna provide competitive alternatives, particularly in urban markets where their networks are more robust. Limited insurer competition in rural Nebraska sometimes results in higher negotiated rates for medical procedures.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nebraska
With 2,198 active providers capable of performing abscess drainage, Nebraska maintains adequate specialist coverage relative to its population of 1.9 million residents. This healthy provider-to-patient ratio helps keep procedure costs competitive, particularly in metropolitan areas. Rural physician shortages occasionally drive up costs due to limited local options and increased demand for available specialists.
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 Nebraska
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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 |