Procedures
Outer ear abscess or blood clot drainage, complicated cost in Pennsylvania
Outer ear abscess or blood clot drainage, complicated usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Pennsylvania
From 69 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $1,764 (most listed prices $295–$4,970).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- $81.72Source: Saint Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $86.26Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $99.88Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $104Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $104Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $109Source: Allegheny General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $123Source: West Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Chan Soon Shiong Medical Center at WindberOuter ear abscess or blood clot drainage, complicatedFacility fee only$221
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chan Soon Shiong Medical Center at Windber price file · checked Oct 2026 - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation HospitalOuter ear abscess or blood clot drainage, complicatedFacility fee only$225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $287
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Cole price file · checked Oct 2026 - $345
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $345
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Lankenau Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.