Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in New Hampshire
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run approximately 11% above the national average, driven by the state's unique mix of rural geography and limited insurer competition. Abscess Drainage visits in New Hampshire typically cost patients between $111.74 and $302.89, with a median negotiated rate of $226.19 based on insurance company contracts. The state maintains over 3,600 active providers offering these services, giving patients access to care across both urban centers like Manchester and rural communities throughout the White Mountains region.
Average
$214
Median
$226
Lowest
$112
Highest
$303
Providers
3,686
19% above national average
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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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run 11% above the national average, reflecting the state's challenging geography where rural communities often lack specialist access and urban centers face limited competition. The state's unique position as a border region creates complex dynamics where patients may seek care in Massachusetts or Vermont, affecting local pricing strategies.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Southern New Hampshire counties near Manchester and Nashua enjoy concentrated provider networks and competitive pricing, while northern counties like Coos and Carroll face significant specialist shortages that drive up costs. Rural patients often travel 50+ miles for specialized procedures, adding travel costs to already higher medical fees. The White Mountains region particularly struggles with provider recruitment due to seasonal population fluctuations and challenging winter access.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Catholic Medical Center dominate New Hampshire's hospital market, with their outpatient clinics typically charging premium rates due to academic medical center overhead and facility fees. Independent urgent care centers and dermatology practices often provide more affordable options for routine abscess drainage. Hospital-owned practices must cover extensive administrative costs and regulatory compliance that independent providers can avoid.
Insurance Market Competition in New Hampshire
The state's concentrated insurance market features primarily Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim, and Cigna, limiting competitive pressure on negotiated rates compared to states with more diverse insurer participation. This concentration allows insurers to negotiate favorable rates with providers but may result in higher patient cost-sharing. Small group and individual market plans face particular challenges due to New Hampshire's older population demographics and rural service requirements.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Hampshire
With over 3,600 active providers offering abscess drainage services, New Hampshire maintains adequate supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions north of Concord. The state's proximity to major medical schools in Boston helps with recruitment, but retention remains challenging in remote areas due to lifestyle factors and lower patient volumes. This geographic mismatch creates pricing disparities where rural patients often pay more despite having lower average incomes.
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 New Hampshire
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in New Hampshire?
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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 |