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Deep Neck Or Chest Wall Abscess Drainage

Alabama 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 $2,951 · 10th–90th $776$4,4670%10%10th90th$2,951Professionalmedian $525 · 10th–90th $427$9770%20%10th90th$525$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$2,398.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,096.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$5,011.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$851.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$954.99
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$4,570.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$912.01