Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Ohio
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Ohio's healthcare market operates approximately 2% below national averages, with Medicaid expansion providing broader access to specialty services across the state's diverse urban and rural communities. For Abscess Drainage procedures, Ohio patients typically pay between $63 and $206, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $104 based on negotiated insurance rates. With over 4,600 active providers offering these services throughout Ohio, patients have substantial options when selecting an in-network specialist for their drainage procedure needs.
Average
$124
Median
$104
Lowest
$63
Highest
$206
Providers
4,671
31% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Ohio?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $30 | $89 | $164 | 4,523 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $38 | $80 | $106 | 5,495 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $1 | $3 | $85 | 5,851 |
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 Ohio
Ohio's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below national averages, reflecting the state's moderate cost of living and competitive insurance market. The state's mix of major metropolitan areas like Columbus and Cleveland with extensive rural regions creates significant cost variations for specialty procedures.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Ohio's major metropolitan areas around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati offer abundant provider options, creating competitive pricing for routine procedures like abscess drainage. Rural counties in southeastern and northwestern Ohio have fewer specialists, sometimes requiring patients to travel to urban centers for care. This geographic disparity can result in higher travel costs but often lower procedure fees in smaller communities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Large health systems like Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center operate extensive networks of hospital-based outpatient clinics with higher overhead costs. Independent urgent care centers and dermatology practices throughout Ohio typically offer more competitive rates for drainage procedures. Ambulatory surgery centers, particularly prevalent in Ohio's suburban markets, often provide the optimal balance of quality and cost-effectiveness.
Insurance Market Competition in Ohio
Medical Mutual, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare compete actively across Ohio's insurance markets, preventing any single insurer from dominating rate negotiations. This competitive environment benefits patients through more reasonable negotiated rates and broader provider networks. Regional insurers like Summa Care and Molina Healthcare also contribute to market competition, particularly in specific geographic areas.
Physician Supply and Demand in Ohio
With over 4,600 providers capable of performing abscess drainage procedures, Ohio maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population of 11.8 million residents. This healthy provider-to-patient ratio helps moderate pricing and reduces wait times for non-emergency procedures. Ohio's medical schools and residency programs continue producing specialists, maintaining stable supply levels across most regions.
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 Ohio
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in Ohio?
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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 |