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Deep Neck Or Chest Wall Abscess Drainage

Louisiana 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 $2,399 · 10th–90th $661$5,3700%5%10%10th90th$2,399Professionalmedian $646 · 10th–90th $457$9770%10%10th90th$646$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$660.69
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,168.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$977.24
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,754.23
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$6,918.31
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$831.76
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$501.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$954.99