Simple or Single Drainage of Skin Abscess Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 10060. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 16 of 16 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | MultiPlan | Centene | BCBS | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$86.65 | $25.59 | $21.76 | $127 | $214 | — | — | $44.68 | $25.56 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$125 | $38.27 | $39.58 | $94.76 | $156 | — | — | $40.48 | $118 |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$244 | $241 | $1,388 | — | — | — | $377 | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$255 | $107 | $107 | $191 | $470 | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$272 | $162 | $162 | $162 | $162 | — | — | $162 | $162 |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$301 | $112 | $112 | $9,479 | $443 | $112 | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$332 | $85.25 | $74.95 | $275 | — | — | — | $69.85 | $88.96 |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$339 | $124 | $476 | $4,923 | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$400 | $217 | $115 | $224 | — | $86.07 | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$470 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$792 | $242 | $4,000 | $248 | — | $245 | $201 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$792 | $242 | $4,000 | $248 | — | $245 | $201 | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$976 | $242 | $2,657 | $248 | — | $245 | $201 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Simple or single drainage of skin abscess — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 10060 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $137 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $86.65 to $976 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.2x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does simple or single drainage of skin abscess cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for simple or single drainage of skin abscess (CPT 10060) in Connecticut range from $86.65 to $976, with a median of $301. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest simple or single drainage of skin abscess in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $86.65. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.