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Draining an Abscess in the Gum or Jaw Ridge

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 41800

Opening and draining a collection of pus, fluid or blood in the gum and the tooth-bearing ridge of the jaw. A small cut is made through the lining of the mouth so the collection empties, relieving pressure and pain, and the space may be rinsed or left with a small drain. It is usually done with local numbing.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Draining an Abscess in the Gum or Jaw Ridge cost?

$380

Typical facility fee. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $380 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $288 to $589.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $537 · 10th to 90th $155 to $759Professionalmedian $355 · 10th to 90th $234 to $589
$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $537professional $355

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$2,290.87
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$707.95
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$660.69
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 15.5 times more in New Jersey than in North Carolina. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 39th of 51

$380

NJ $4,467NC $288

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.