Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Tennessee
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Tennessee's healthcare market operates with costs running approximately 4% below national averages, creating more accessible pricing for specialized procedures across the state's diverse urban and rural regions. Abscess Drainage patients typically pay between $83 and $204, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $118 based on negotiated insurance rates from over 2,500 active providers throughout Tennessee. The state's mix of academic medical centers in Nashville and Memphis, combined with community hospitals serving rural counties, offers patients multiple options for finding quality care at competitive rates.
Average
$135
Median
$118
Lowest
$83
Highest
$204
Providers
2,536
25% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Tennessee?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $36 | $85 | $160 | 2,458 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $42 | $67 | $111 | 2,682 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $5 | $85 | 2,911 |
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 Tennessee
Tennessee's healthcare costs run approximately 4% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall cost of living and competitive provider market spanning from Memphis medical complexes to rural Appalachian clinics. The state's geographic diversity creates significant cost variation, with metropolitan Nashville and Memphis commanding premium rates while smaller markets like Cookeville and Jackson offer more affordable alternatives.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Tennessee's 95 counties range from densely populated Davidson County with multiple academic medical centers to remote rural counties in East Tennessee where patients may travel over an hour for specialized care. Urban areas like Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville benefit from provider competition that helps contain costs, while rural regions face limited options that can drive prices higher due to lack of alternatives. The state's mountainous eastern region particularly struggles with healthcare access, often requiring patients to seek care in larger cities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and HCA Healthcare operate numerous facilities across Tennessee, with hospital-owned outpatient clinics typically charging higher facility fees than independent practices. Academic medical centers in Nashville and Memphis often have the highest overhead costs, while community hospitals and urgent care chains offer more moderate pricing. Independent physician practices and dermatology clinics generally provide the most cost-effective option for routine Abscess Drainage procedures.
Insurance Market Competition in Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee maintains the largest market share statewide, followed by UnitedHealthcare and Cigna, creating moderate competition that helps negotiate reasonable provider rates. The individual marketplace offers limited insurer choices in many counties, reducing competitive pressure on pricing compared to employer-sponsored plans. Rural counties often have fewer insurance options, giving dominant insurers more leverage in rate negotiations with local providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Tennessee
With over 2,500 providers capable of performing Abscess Drainage procedures, Tennessee maintains adequate physician supply in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions, particularly in the eastern counties. This geographic imbalance means shorter wait times and competitive pricing in Nashville and Memphis, while rural areas may have limited availability and higher costs due to provider scarcity. The state's physician-friendly regulatory environment helps attract providers, though recruitment to underserved rural areas remains challenging.
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 Tennessee
What is the average cost of a Abscess Drainage visit in Tennessee without insurance?
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover Abscess Drainage visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in Tennessee?
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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 |