Price Checker / CPT 21501
How much does I&d Dp Absc/hmtma Sft Ts Nck cost?
CPT 21501 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 93x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$780–$1,550
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $107,415 is $106,265 over the fair price (about 93x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for I&d Dp Absc/hmtma Sft Ts Nck
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Behavioral Health Center , CA | $216,304 | $97,337 | 41681% |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center , CA | $216,304 | $97,337 | 41681% |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Mechanicsville, VA | $285,248 | — | 20622% |
| 23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX | $13,949 | — | 2594% |
| Putnam County Memorial Hospital UNIONVILLE, MO | $8,122 | $5,685 | 1469% |
| Ashley County Medical Center Crossett, AR | $6,769 | — | 1077% |
| Henry County Hospital Napoleon, OH | $5,209 | — | 906% |
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About I&d Dp Absc/hmtma Sft Ts Nck
CPT code 21501 refers to i&d dp absc/hmtma sft ts nck (billing description: "I&d dp absc/hmtma sft ts nck"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $328 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $518 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
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- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.