Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in New Jersey
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Jersey's dense concentration of healthcare facilities and proximity to major medical centers in New York and Philadelphia creates a competitive market for Abscess Drainage services. Patients typically pay between $44 and $306 for an abscess drainage procedure, with a median negotiated rate of $103 based on insurance contracts with over 6,600 active providers. The Garden State's robust healthcare infrastructure offers patients multiple options for finding qualified Abscess Drainage providers across urban centers like Newark and Jersey City as well as suburban communities.
Average
$151
Median
$103
Lowest
$44
Highest
$306
Providers
6,608
16% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in New Jersey?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $21 | $73 | $230 | 6,548 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $34 | $65 | $205 | 6,622 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $4 | $68 | 7,443 |
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 Jersey
New Jersey's healthcare costs run approximately 17% above national averages, reflecting the state's high cost of living and proximity to expensive metropolitan markets. The dense population concentration along the I-95 corridor creates intense competition among providers while also driving up real estate and staffing costs that get passed to patients.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Northern New Jersey's proximity to New York City creates abundant provider options but also higher pricing due to metropolitan overhead costs. Central and southern regions of the state offer more moderate pricing while maintaining good access to care through regional health systems. Rural areas in northwestern New Jersey may have fewer immediate options, potentially requiring travel to larger towns for specialized wound care services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned practices dominate much of New Jersey's healthcare landscape, often charging facility fees that can double the cost of simple procedures. Independent urgent care centers and dermatology practices typically offer more competitive pricing for abscess drainage services. Major health systems like RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health have extensive networks but may have higher overhead costs reflected in their pricing.
Insurance Market Competition in New Jersey
The presence of multiple major insurers including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Healthcare creates competitive pressure that helps moderate negotiated rates. However, some regional markets show concentration where one or two insurers dominate, potentially leading to higher costs in those areas. The state's insurance exchange provides additional options that often feature competitive rates for individual purchasers.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Jersey
With over 6,600 providers capable of performing abscess drainage procedures, New Jersey has adequate physician supply in most specialties relevant to this service. The state's medical schools and residency programs help maintain steady provider availability, though some subspecialties may have longer wait times. This robust provider network generally helps keep prices competitive and reduces wait times for urgent procedures like infected abscess drainage.
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 Jersey
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in New Jersey?
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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 |