Medicare pays $195 on average nationally for this procedure.

CPT code 53060 describes the surgical drainage of an abscess or cyst of the Skene's glands, a minor gynecologic procedure typically performed as an outpatient procedure in an ambulatory surgery center or clinic setting for relief of localized infection or cystic obstruction of the periurethral glands.

For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Site of Service Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) Select — Surgical or Diagnostic Procedures in Adults, Site of Service Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Select — Surgical or Diagnostic Procedures in Adults, Site of Service Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) Select.