Price Checker / CPT 49020
How much does Drainage Abdom Abscess Open cost?
CPT 49020 · 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
$2,650–$3,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,002 is $2,102 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Drainage Abdom Abscess Open
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Health Anahuac, TX | $8,390 | — | 351% |
| Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity Trinity, TX | $1,614 | — | 8% |
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About Drainage Abdom Abscess Open
CPT code 49020 refers to drainage abdom abscess open (billing description: "Drainage abdom abscess open"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,488 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,488 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.