Price Checker / CPT 26011
How much does Drainage Of Finger Abscess cost?
CPT 26011 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,700–$2,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,862 is $962 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Drainage Of Finger Abscess
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $3,092 | — | 498% |
| Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity Trinity, TX | $2,970 | — | 474% |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY | $2,387 | — | 315% |
| Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster, TX | $3,000 | — | 306% |
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About Drainage Of Finger Abscess
CPT code 26011 refers to drainage of finger abscess (billing description: "Drainage of finger abscess"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $182 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $517 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
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 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.