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Deep Neck Or Chest Wall Abscess Drainage

Maryland 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 $525 · 10th–90th $457$1,8200%20%10th90th$525Professionalmedian $537 · 10th–90th $457$8510%20%40%10th90th$537$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$562.34
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,479.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,148.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$912.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,096.48
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$794.33