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Deep Neck Or Chest Wall Abscess Drainage

Connecticut 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 $5,888 · 10th–90th $3,890$11,7490%10%10th90th$5,888Professionalmedian $676 · 10th–90th $457$1,6220%10%10th90th$676$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
$3,890.45
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,862.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,606.93
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$13,803.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$4,466.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,318.26
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$11,220.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,348.96