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Deep Neck Or Chest Wall Abscess Drainage

Massachusetts 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 $2,818 · 10th–90th $646$5,6230%10%10th90th$2,818Professionalmedian $692 · 10th–90th $479$1,5490%10%10th90th$692$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$1,513.56
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$3,715.35
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,445.44
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$28,840.32
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$3,630.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,412.54
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$3,467.37
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$954.99
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$9,772.37
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$1,445.44
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$28,840.32
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$9,772.37
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,621.81