Simple or single drainage of skin abscess
Medicare pricing data for 86,013 providers across 52 states
Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess (HCPCS code 10060) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $118.41, but hospitals typically charge $265.61 — a 2.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $118.41, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $23.68. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 2.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $86.63 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $137 | $276 | 4,870 | 27,872 | +16.0% |
| New Jersey | $133 | $268 | 2,696 | 13,684 | +12.2% |
| District of Columbia | $132 | $308 | 200 | 520 | +11.8% |
| Alaska | $129 | $555 | 307 | 517 | +8.7% |
| California | $128 | $259 | 7,344 | 32,721 | +7.7% |
| Maryland | $127 | $264 | 1,858 | 7,264 | +7.0% |
| Connecticut | $126 | $267 | 926 | 3,039 | +6.0% |
| Massachusetts | $124 | $314 | 2,304 | 7,191 | +4.7% |
| Hawaii | $122 | $268 | 305 | 868 | +3.3% |
| Illinois | $120 | $263 | 3,107 | 12,048 | +0.9% |
| Rhode Island | $119 | $272 | 312 | 1,074 | +0.6% |
| Michigan | $118 | $225 | 3,004 | 12,767 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $118 | $247 | 2,468 | 7,964 | -0.3% |
| Colorado | $117 | $308 | 1,445 | 2,827 | -0.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $117 | $223 | 4,261 | 13,873 | -1.0% |
| Nevada | $117 | $234 | 561 | 2,332 | -1.6% |
| Delaware | $116 | $247 | 334 | 988 | -2.0% |
| Florida | $116 | $238 | 5,901 | 27,778 | -2.2% |
| Washington | $115 | $308 | 1,860 | 3,597 | -2.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $113 | $161 | 79 | 167 | -4.4% |
| Arizona | $113 | $263 | 1,814 | 5,994 | -4.6% |
| Texas | $113 | $301 | 5,216 | 13,168 | -4.9% |
| Wyoming | $111 | $276 | 182 | 398 | -6.4% |
| Oregon | $111 | $312 | 1,111 | 2,077 | -6.5% |
| New Hampshire | $111 | $341 | 546 | 1,099 | -6.6% |
| Georgia | $110 | $284 | 2,267 | 6,919 | -7.0% |
| Ohio | $110 | $251 | 3,276 | 8,725 | -7.5% |
| Utah | $109 | $242 | 784 | 1,693 | -7.8% |
| Minnesota | $109 | $386 | 1,371 | 2,069 | -8.2% |
| North Carolina | $108 | $278 | 3,255 | 7,724 | -8.7% |
| South Carolina | $108 | $267 | 1,758 | 4,432 | -8.7% |
| Louisiana | $108 | $284 | 1,429 | 4,046 | -8.9% |
| Missouri | $107 | $254 | 1,658 | 3,976 | -9.4% |
| Montana | $107 | $253 | 407 | 747 | -9.8% |
| Wisconsin | $106 | $457 | 1,583 | 2,646 | -10.2% |
| Indiana | $106 | $257 | 2,022 | 4,311 | -10.7% |
| New Mexico | $105 | $276 | 557 | 1,142 | -10.9% |
| North Dakota | $105 | $300 | 286 | 513 | -11.1% |
| Iowa | $105 | $300 | 1,128 | 2,782 | -11.3% |
| Oklahoma | $105 | $261 | 1,240 | 2,602 | -11.5% |
| Tennessee | $105 | $265 | 1,908 | 4,567 | -11.7% |
| Kansas | $105 | $252 | 954 | 2,281 | -11.7% |
| Maine | $104 | $298 | 405 | 651 | -11.8% |
| Alabama | $104 | $221 | 1,308 | 3,243 | -12.0% |
| Vermont | $104 | $254 | 203 | 383 | -12.3% |
| Nebraska | $103 | $270 | 701 | 1,486 | -12.6% |
| Arkansas | $102 | $241 | 937 | 2,256 | -13.5% |
| Kentucky | $102 | $249 | 1,148 | 2,488 | -13.5% |
| West Virginia | $102 | $275 | 468 | 917 | -13.9% |
| Mississippi | $100 | $265 | 1,009 | 2,414 | -15.5% |
| Idaho | $100 | $249 | 540 | 1,031 | -15.5% |
| South Dakota | $93 | $218 | 333 | 754 | -21.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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