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Draining a Deep Throat Abscess Through the Mouth

Vermont rates for HCPCS 42720

A pocket of pus deep behind or beside the throat is opened and drained through an incision made inside the mouth, with no cut on the neck. The pus is released and the area washed out, relieving pressure that can narrow the airway and make swallowing difficult. Antibiotics are given alongside the drainage.

Rates data updated July 2026.

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