Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in New Mexico
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Mexico's rural healthcare landscape creates unique pricing dynamics for Abscess Drainage procedures across the state's 33 counties. Patients seeking abscess drainage typically pay between $85 and $274, with a median cost of $156 based on negotiated insurance rates from over 1,200 active providers. New Mexico maintains strong provider availability for incision and drainage procedures, allowing patients to browse all qualified specialists throughout the Land of Enchantment.
Average
$172
Median
$156
Lowest
$85
Highest
$274
Providers
1,264
5% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in New Mexico?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $46 | $90 | $221 | 1,247 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $51 | $87 | $141 | 1,288 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $3 | $70 | 1,549 |
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 Mexico
New Mexico's abscess drainage costs run approximately 20% above national averages, driven by the state's rural geography and limited provider competition outside major metropolitan areas. The concentration of specialists in Albuquerque and Santa Fe creates pricing disparities with frontier communities that rely on critical access hospitals.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Albuquerque and Las Cruces offer multiple options for abscess drainage including dermatologists, urgent care centers, and hospital emergency departments. Rural counties often depend on single providers or require patients to travel significant distances to access care. This geographic disparity contributes to higher costs and longer wait times in frontier areas of New Mexico.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Presbyterian Healthcare Services and University of New Mexico Hospital dominate the acute care market, with their emergency departments typically charging premium rates for abscess drainage. Independent urgent care centers and dermatology practices generally offer more competitive pricing due to lower overhead costs. Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout New Mexico provide the most affordable option for uninsured patients.
Insurance Market Competition in New Mexico
Limited insurer participation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, UnitedHealthcare, and Molina controlling most of the market reduces competitive pressure on negotiated rates. Rural areas often have only one or two insurance options available through the state marketplace. This concentrated market allows providers to maintain higher pricing without significant competitive pressure from alternative networks.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Mexico
With over 1,200 providers capable of performing abscess drainage procedures, New Mexico maintains adequate supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. The state's physician-to-population ratio falls below national averages, particularly for specialists who perform complex drainage procedures. This supply-demand imbalance supports higher pricing and can extend wait times for non-urgent procedures.
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 Mexico
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in New Mexico?
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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 |