Burn dressing and debridement (medium) Cost

Burn dressing and debridement (medium) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2008 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$352median cash price · 2008 hospitals, 52 statestypically $154–$767 depending on the hospital

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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$597

Cash / self-pay

$352

Insurer-negotiated

$275

Medicare pays

$166

$154$767

Median cash $352 · Medicare $166 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $352 — 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 $597 list price could save about $245 (41%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

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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 August 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: $352; Medicare pays $166.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Amerigroup	156	$90 $82 – $392
Independent Health	29	$112 $54 – $254
Univera	15	$117 $90 – $129
Medicaid	258	$129 $33 – $395
Priority Health	50	$152 $101 – $626
Geisinger	63	$161 $123 – $666
AmeriHealth	186	$177 $73 – $2,894
Medicare	448	$188 $95 – $268
Tricare / VA	322	$189 $96 – $364
Molina Healthcare	507	$189 $85 – $2,702
Devoted Health	151	$191 $135 – $237
Highmark	102	$199 $111 – $672
UCare	57	$209 $97 – $427
Humana	876	$215 $104 – $2,569
UPMC Health Plan	83	$217 $118 – $564
HealthPartners	190	$220 $111 – $508
Centene / Ambetter	694	$221 $97 – $1,560
Sanford Health Plan	55	$247 $111 – $485
Kaiser Permanente	188	$252 $76 – $889
Harvard Pilgrim	33	$260 $151 – $540
Security Health Plan	57	$271 $101 – $778
Medica	162	$275 $116 – $768
MVP Health Care	64	$276 $112 – $1,169
UnitedHealthcare	1281	$292 $103 – $2,445
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1105	$301 $108 – $1,524
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	109	$316 $124 – $515
Coventry	107	$326 $167 – $680
SelectHealth	39	$361 $184 – $5,265
Anthem	476	$370 $99 – $4,412
Aetna	1180	$387 $123 – $3,895
Health Net	239	$395 $132 – $1,341
MultiPlan / PHCS network	689	$434 $221 – $1,089
AvMed	48	$604 $230 – $11,304
EmblemHealth	56	$642 $235 – $17,559
Bright Health	48	$1,184 $870 – $3,105
Cigna	994	$1,453 $188 – $7,191
Healthcare Highways	44	$2,069 $240 – $14,612
Oscar Health	193	$2,455 $211 – $3,549

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

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Mehrdad Pakdaman, MD	Family Practice	Los Angeles, CA	96
Argiro Zofakis, M.D.	Internal Medicine	Chicago, IL	71
William Hughes, MD	General Surgery	Philadelphia, PA	15

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Does Medicare cover Burn dressing and debridement (medium)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Burn dressing and debridement (medium). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $166. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $33 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2008 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $352, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $597, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $275, a Medicare rate of about $166. Most cash prices fall between $154 and $767 — 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

How much does Burn dressing and debridement (medium) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 2008 US hospitals is $352. Most hospitals fall between $154 and $767. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Burn dressing and debridement (medium)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $166). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Burn dressing and debridement (medium)?

Medicare pays about $166. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Burn dressing and debridement (medium) prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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