Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Utah
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Utah's healthcare system benefits from Intermountain Healthcare's integrated delivery model, which has historically helped keep medical costs about 2% below the national average. For Abscess Drainage procedures, patients typically pay between $40 and $278, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $185 based on negotiated insurance rates. Utah maintains 421 active Abscess Drainage providers across the state, offering patients multiple options for care from the Wasatch Front to rural communities.
Average
$168
Median
$185
Lowest
$40
Highest
$278
Providers
421
7% below national average
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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 Utah
Utah's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below the national average, partly due to Intermountain Healthcare's efficiency-focused model and the state's relatively healthy population. The Wasatch Front's urban concentration creates different cost dynamics than the state's vast rural areas, where limited provider competition can actually drive prices higher despite lower overhead costs.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Salt Lake City metropolitan area contains over 60% of Utah's Abscess Drainage providers, creating competitive pricing along the Wasatch Front while leaving rural counties with limited options. Patients in southeastern Utah or the Uinta Basin may need to travel significant distances for specialty care, though urgent care centers in larger towns like Moab and Vernal can handle routine drainage procedures. This geographic concentration means rural patients often pay more despite lower regional cost of living.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Intermountain Healthcare's hospital-based clinics typically charge higher facility fees than independent urgent care centers or physician practices in Utah. University of Utah Health system facilities command premium pricing in the Salt Lake market, while smaller regional hospitals like Dixie Regional Medical Center offer more competitive rates. The state's growing number of standalone emergency centers provides a middle-ground option between traditional ERs and urgent care for after-hours drainage procedures.
Insurance Market Competition in Utah
SelectHealth dominates Utah's individual and small group markets with about 60% market share, followed by BCBS Utah and UHC, creating moderate competition that keeps negotiated rates reasonable. The state's lack of a major national insurer presence means regional insurers can negotiate more effectively with local health systems. This dynamic typically results in better rates for patients with SelectHealth or BCBS Utah coverage compared to out-of-state insurance plans.
Physician Supply and Demand in Utah
With 421 active Abscess Drainage providers serving Utah's 3.4 million residents, the state maintains adequate physician supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This relatively strong provider density in metropolitan areas keeps prices competitive and wait times short for routine procedures. However, the concentration of specialists along the Wasatch Front means patients in remote areas may face higher costs due to limited local options and travel requirements.
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 Utah
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for an Abscess Drainage visit in Utah?
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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 |