Cost of a Abscess Drainage Visit
in Wyoming
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Wyoming's sparse population of 580,000 residents across 97,000 square miles creates unique challenges for accessing specialized medical care like Abscess Drainage services. Patients typically pay between $80 and $372 for an abscess drainage procedure, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $166. With 189 active Abscess Drainage providers throughout the state, patients can browse all available specialists to find quality care within their budget.
Average
$206
Median
$166
Lowest
$80
Highest
$372
Providers
189
15% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does abscess drainage (i&d) compare to related procedures in Wyoming?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Biopsy Tangential biopsy of skin | 11102 | $53 | $90 | $307 | 183 |
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $60 | $86 | $201 | 188 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $3 | $3 | $73 | 188 |
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 Wyoming
Wyoming's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above the national average, driven by the state's rural geography and small patient populations that limit economies of scale for medical practices. The Equality State's vast distances between population centers create higher operational costs for specialists who must serve large geographic areas with relatively few patients.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Cheyenne and Casper offer the highest concentration of specialists, while rural counties may have only family physicians capable of basic abscess drainage procedures. Patients in remote areas often travel 100+ miles to reach specialized care, adding transportation costs to medical expenses. Telemedicine consultations are increasingly used for follow-up care but cannot replace hands-on procedures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices due to increased overhead and regulatory compliance costs. Wyoming Medical Center in Casper and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center dominate their respective markets, influencing local pricing structures. Rural critical access hospitals often provide basic drainage services but may refer complex cases to larger facilities.
Insurance Market Competition in Wyoming
Limited insurer participation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna means less competitive pressure on negotiated rates compared to states with more carrier options. The small market size reduces insurers' negotiating leverage with the few specialist providers available. Rural areas may have even fewer in-network options, potentially driving up out-of-pocket costs.
Physician Supply and Demand in Wyoming
With 189 providers offering abscess drainage services across the state's 580,000 residents, Wyoming maintains reasonable access despite its rural nature. This provider-to-population ratio suggests adequate supply in urban areas but potential shortages in remote counties. Limited competition among specialists can support higher pricing, while rural providers may charge less due to local economic conditions.
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 Wyoming
What is the average cost of a Abscess Drainage visit in Wyoming without insurance?
Does Wyoming Medicaid cover Abscess Drainage visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Abscess Drainage visit in Wyoming?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Abscess Drainage in Wyoming?
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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 |