Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Texas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Texas operates over 600 ambulatory surgery centers—one of the largest networks in the nation—creating competitive pricing for minor procedures like Abscess Drainage. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $80 and $232 for an abscess drainage procedure (I&D), with a median cost of $114 across 9,771 active providers statewide. This represents approximately 13% below national pricing averages, reflecting Texas's robust healthcare market and competitive provider landscape.
Average
$142
Median
$114
Lowest
$80
Highest
$233
Providers
9,771
21% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Texas?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $34 | $87 | $194 | 10,370 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $45 | $85 | $119 | 12,243 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $3 | $5 | $90 | 13,599 |
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 Texas
Texas healthcare costs run approximately 4% below national averages, driven by competitive provider markets in major metros and lower overhead costs compared to coastal states. The state's massive geography creates distinct cost zones, from high-priced medical centers in Houston's Medical District to value-oriented rural clinics serving East Texas communities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Texas's sprawling rural counties often have limited specialist access, forcing patients to travel to major metros like Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio for procedures. This geographic disparity creates cost advantages in competitive urban markets while rural facilities may charge premium rates due to limited competition. Travel costs for rural patients can exceed the procedure cost itself when specialized drainage is required.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics affiliated with major Texas health systems like HCA, Baylor Scott & White, or Memorial Hermann typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Freestanding urgent care centers and ambulatory surgery centers offer cost-effective alternatives with lower overhead, while emergency departments charge the highest rates for non-emergency drainage procedures. Texas's competitive ASC market helps keep outpatient procedure costs reasonable.
Insurance Market Competition in Texas
Major insurers UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, and Cigna compete aggressively across Texas's large population centers, leading to competitive negotiated rates with providers. Rural areas may have limited insurer options, reducing competitive pressure on pricing, while major metros benefit from robust competition that keeps costs relatively low. The absence of a state all-payer claims database limits pricing transparency compared to other large states.
Physician Supply and Demand in Texas
With 9,771 active providers performing abscess drainage procedures statewide, Texas maintains good provider availability relative to its large population. This robust supply helps moderate pricing pressure, particularly in competitive markets like the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and greater Houston area. Rural regions still face provider shortages that can drive up costs and extend wait times for non-emergency 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 Texas
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Does Texas Medicaid cover Abscess Drainage visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in Texas?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Abscess Drainage in Texas?
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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 |