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Deep Neck Or Chest Wall Abscess Drainage

Alaska rates for HCPCS 21502

This procedure drains a deep collection of pus or blood in the soft tissues of the neck or chest wall, and includes removing a small portion of a rib when needed to fully reach and treat the infected area. It is used for infections that go beyond what can be managed with antibiotics alone or a simple, shallow drainage procedure. The area is typically left open or drained to allow continued healing.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,023 · 10th–90th $575$6,7610%5%10%10th90th$1,023Professionalmedian $1,318 · 10th–90th $468$2,7540%20%10th90th$1,318$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$14,125.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$2,454.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,659.59
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$2,691.53
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$3,019.95
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,951.21
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$2,691.53
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,659.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,754.23