Burn dressing and debridement (small) Cost

Burn dressing and debridement (small) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2153 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$274median cash price · 2153 hospitals, 52 statestypically $109–$663 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.9× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$476
Cash / self-pay
$274
Insurer-negotiated
$244
Medicare pays
$93
$109$663
Median cash $274  ·  Medicare $93  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $274 — about 2.9× the Medicare rate ($93). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($186).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $476 list price could save about $202 (43%).

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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

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $41 $90 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $41 $1,142 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $42 $59 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $43 $205 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $43 $199 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $43 $136 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $43 $63 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $49 $186 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $50 $186 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $50 $186 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $50 $186 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $50 $186 — 315 min 15.8%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $53 $89 — 88 min 14.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $53 $87 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $54 $46 ★ 4/5 143 min 14.4%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $55 $78 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
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%

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 (small)

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: $274; Medicare pays $93.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 297
$33
$13 – $287
Amerigroup 155
$51
$44 – $253
Independent Health 30
$57
$27 – $235
Univera 15
$59
$45 – $91
Medicare 499
$77
$24 – $250
Geisinger 70
$94
$26 – $553
Priority Health 51
$128
$67 – $624
AmeriHealth 193
$134
$22 – $757
Molina Healthcare 523
$160
$37 – $1,950
Highmark 117
$178
$28 – $551
Tricare / VA 360
$181
$48 – $305
Harvard Pilgrim 38
$192
$98 – $476
Devoted Health 144
$193
$93 – $237
Centene / Ambetter 732
$194
$42 – $948
UPMC Health Plan 82
$197
$28 – $548
MVP Health Care 72
$198
$55 – $645
UCare 62
$201
$54 – $455
Humana 918
$201
$53 – $2,569
HealthPartners 226
$211
$55 – $449
Medica 207
$215
$94 – $580
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1202
$217
$43 – $990
Sanford Health Plan 69
$224
$64 – $424
UnitedHealthcare 1398
$232
$53 – $2,264
Anthem 485
$235
$44 – $3,720
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 123
$238
$77 – $512
Kaiser Permanente 206
$240
$38 – $827
Aetna 1249
$282
$65 – $3,158
Security Health Plan 56
$288
$143 – $411
Coventry 120
$309
$88 – $596
SelectHealth 40
$325
$168 – $4,882
Health Net 263
$341
$50 – $1,115
MultiPlan / PHCS network 717
$351
$143 – $852
AvMed 49
$405
$156 – $11,304
EmblemHealth 61
$642
$130 – $12,590
Cigna 1050
$751
$125 – $6,802
Bright Health 48
$827
$432 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 46
$2,069
$185 – $14,612
Oscar Health 184
$2,358
$155 – $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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$50
Tennessee$92
New Hampshire$139
Virginia$154
Mississippi$160
Vermont$174

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXCincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CANashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NERochester, NYSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2153 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $274, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $476, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $244, a Medicare rate of about $93. Most cash prices fall between $109 and $663 — 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 (small) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2153 US hospitals is $274. Most hospitals fall between $109 and $663. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Burn dressing and debridement (small)?
Medicare pays about $93. 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 (small) 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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