Burn dressing and debridement (medium) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1965 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $350 — about 2.1× the Medicare rate ($166). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($331).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $601 list price could save about $251 (42%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | $56 | $216 | ★ 4/5 | 168 min | 16.2% |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie, PA | $56 | $161 | ★ 4/5 | 212 min | 14.7% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | Jonesboro, AR | $59 | $275 | ★ 3/5 | 128 min | 15.3% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | West Memphis, AR | $59 | $275 | — | 147 min | 14.7% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | New Albany, MS | $59 | $275 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | 14.1% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | Oxford, MS | $59 | $275 | ★ 4/5 | 153 min | 16.2% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | Booneville, MS | $59 | $275 | ★ 3/5 | 106 min | 14.4% |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson, MS | $59 | $275 | ★ 2/5 | 213 min | 16.1% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven, MS | $59 | $275 | ★ 3/5 | 255 min | 15.7% |
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $59 | $275 | — | 86 min | 15.1% |
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | Carthage, MS | $59 | $275 | ★ 2/5 | 94 min | 15.1% |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | Kosciusko, MS | $59 | $275 | — | 73 min | 15.3% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $59 | $275 | ★ 4/5 | 118 min | 15.1% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis, TN | $59 | $275 | ★ 3/5 | 174 min | 15.4% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton | Covington, TN | $59 | $275 | ★ 3/5 | 149 min | 17.0% |
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $59 | $146 | — | 92 min | 15.2% |
| Jefferson Hospital | Jefferson Hills, PA | $59 | $146 | ★ 4/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton | Charlotte, MI | $60 | $117 | ★ 1/5 | 152 min | 15.0% |
| Big South Fork Medical Center | Oneida, TN | $64 | $212 | — | 168 min | — |
| O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $67 | $90 | — | 88 min | 14.7% |
| Little Falls Hospital | Little Falls, NY | $67 | $74 | ★ 2/5 | 110 min | 15.7% |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $68 | $151 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | 15.6% |
| Forbes Hospital | Monroeville, PA | $68 | $161 | ★ 3/5 | 252 min | 16.5% |
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $72 | $146 | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | 14.1% |
| Adventist Health Tulare | Tulare, CA | $72 | $120 | ★ 3/5 | 195 min | 15.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Burn dressing and debridement (medium)
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $350; Medicare pays $166.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 153 |
$82 – $392 |
| Independent Health | 28 |
$54 – $257 |
| Univera | 15 |
$90 – $129 |
| Medicaid | 252 |
$33 – $395 |
| Priority Health | 50 |
$101 – $626 |
| Geisinger | 63 |
$123 – $666 |
| Medicare | 446 |
$95 – $274 |
| AmeriHealth | 173 |
$79 – $2,894 |
| Tricare / VA | 317 |
$96 – $379 |
| Molina Healthcare | 483 |
$85 – $2,702 |
| Devoted Health | 138 |
$128 – $239 |
| Highmark | 102 |
$111 – $672 |
| UCare | 53 |
$97 – $414 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 71 |
$114 – $826 |
| Humana | 848 |
$104 – $2,569 |
| HealthPartners | 183 |
$112 – $510 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 688 |
$95 – $1,560 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 55 |
$111 – $485 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 187 |
$76 – $889 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 33 |
$151 – $540 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$101 – $814 |
| MVP Health Care | 64 |
$112 – $1,169 |
| Medica | 158 |
$116 – $777 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1247 |
$103 – $2,474 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1090 |
$108 – $1,475 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 109 |
$124 – $515 |
| Coventry | 102 |
$167 – $682 |
| SelectHealth | 39 |
$184 – $5,265 |
| Anthem | 450 |
$94 – $4,758 |
| Aetna | 1149 |
$122 – $3,895 |
| Health Net | 236 |
$132 – $1,344 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 662 |
$221 – $1,100 |
| EmblemHealth | 56 |
$235 – $17,559 |
| Bright Health | 48 |
$870 – $3,105 |
| Cigna | 962 |
$188 – $7,243 |
| Healthcare Highways | 44 |
$240 – $14,612 |
| Oscar Health | 179 |
$251 – $3,549 |
| AvMed | 46 |
$359 – $11,304 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $183 |
| Maine | $195 |
| Puerto Rico | $199 |
| Rhode Island | $213 |
| Vermont | $221 |
| Mississippi | $226 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1965 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $350, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $601, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $276, a Medicare rate of about $166. Most cash prices fall between $154 and $776 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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