Skull Opening for Brain Abscess Drainage

The provider creates an opening in the skull to drain and relieve pressure that a brain abscess causes. An abscess can occur as a result of a penetrating head wound or a bacterial or fungal infection. This procedure can be a primary procedure or a subsequent procedure if the abscess regrows after an initial aspiration, or drainage. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.