Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2204 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $524 — about 2.4× the Medicare rate ($220). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($440).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $918 list price could save about $394 (43%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills & Dales General Hospital | Cass City, MI | $81 | $399 | ★ 4/5 | 94 min | 14.7% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton | Charlotte, MI | $81 | $137 | ★ 1/5 | 152 min | 15.0% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $85 | $415 | ★ 4/5 | 95 min | 15.2% |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing, MI | $85 | $400 | ★ 3/5 | 301 min | 13.6% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton | Saint Johns, MI | $85 | $268 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | 15.0% |
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $85 | $356 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.4% |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner, LA | $88 | $367 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | 15.3% |
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center | Lakeland, FL | $88 | $6,531 | ★ 1/5 | 162 min | 16.7% |
| St Gabriels Hospital | Little Falls, MN | $88 | $272 | ★ 4/5 | 139 min | 14.7% |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital | Camden, NJ | $88 | — | ★ 2/5 | 161 min | 15.4% |
| Virtua Willingboro Hospital | Willingboro, NJ | $88 | — | ★ 3/5 | 181 min | 14.8% |
| Unity Health-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, AR | $90 | — | — | 130 min | 15.2% |
| Unity Health-Newport | Newport, AR | $90 | — | — | 104 min | 15.4% |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $92 | $286 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.6% |
| UPMC Chautauqua at Wca | Jamestown, NY | $92 | $129 | ★ 2/5 | 160 min | 16.0% |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $92 | $330 | — | — | — |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie, PA | $93 | $195 | ★ 4/5 | 212 min | 14.7% |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc | Oklahoma City, OK | $95 | $243 | ★ 4/5 | 153 min | 15.8% |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc | Oklahoma City, OK | $95 | $243 | ★ 5/5 | 141 min | 14.2% |
| Hays Medical Center | Hays, KS | $95 | $434 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | 14.9% |
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $98 | $195 | — | 92 min | 15.2% |
| Jefferson Hospital | Jefferson Hills, PA | $98 | $195 | ★ 4/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $98 | $129 | — | 88 min | 14.7% |
| Little Falls Hospital | Little Falls, NY | $99 | $115 | ★ 2/5 | 110 min | 15.7% |
| Cobleskill Regional Hospital | Cobleskill, NY | $101 | $127 | ★ 4/5 | 109 min | 14.6% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Abscess drainage (complex or multiple)
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $524; Medicare pays $220.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 317 |
$9 – $407 |
| Medicare | 518 |
$14 – $464 |
| Amerigroup | 160 |
$98 – $494 |
| Univera | 15 |
$15 – $199 |
| Highmark | 129 |
$17 – $886 |
| Priority Health | 57 |
$125 – $589 |
| Tricare / VA | 373 |
$52 – $520 |
| Anthem | 508 |
$22 – $2,866 |
| Independent Health | 35 |
$78 – $733 |
| Molina Healthcare | 548 |
$65 – $1,586 |
| Geisinger | 74 |
$69 – $1,030 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1265 |
$25 – $1,382 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 781 |
$49 – $1,263 |
| AmeriHealth | 200 |
$55 – $990 |
| MVP Health Care | 78 |
$151 – $1,194 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 44 |
$166 – $848 |
| Devoted Health | 145 |
$180 – $458 |
| Humana | 976 |
$88 – $2,569 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 91 |
$68 – $1,168 |
| UCare | 72 |
$134 – $838 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 121 |
$182 – $758 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 219 |
$64 – $1,190 |
| HealthPartners | 223 |
$68 – $899 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1438 |
$118 – $2,265 |
| Health Net | 285 |
$57 – $1,618 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 72 |
$173 – $707 |
| Aetna | 1322 |
$135 – $3,175 |
| Medica | 213 |
$189 – $1,055 |
| SelectHealth | 46 |
$181 – $4,882 |
| Security Health Plan | 56 |
$173 – $771 |
| Coventry | 133 |
$129 – $1,257 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 734 |
$197 – $1,432 |
| EmblemHealth | 62 |
$286 – $12,590 |
| AvMed | 55 |
$402 – $9,009 |
| Bright Health | 57 |
$541 – $2,644 |
| Cigna | 1084 |
$203 – $6,487 |
| Healthcare Highways | 46 |
$444 – $14,612 |
| Oscar Health | 206 |
$339 – $3,549 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Utah | $201 |
| Mississippi | $254 |
| Tennessee | $271 |
| New Hampshire | $276 |
| Puerto Rico | $288 |
| Louisiana | $289 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2204 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $524, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $918, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $473, a Medicare rate of about $220. Most cash prices fall between $205 and $1,352 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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