Burn dressing and debridement (small) Cost

Burn dressing and debridement (small) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2200 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$276median cash price · 2200 hospitals, 52 statestypically $110–$667 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.0× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$477
Cash / self-pay
$276
Insurer-negotiated
$242
Medicare pays
$93
$110$667
Median cash $276  ·  Medicare $93  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $276 — about 3.0× 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 $477 list price could save about $201 (42%).

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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
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%
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%

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 (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: $276; Medicare pays $93.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 303
$33
$13 – $287
Amerigroup 158
$54
$44 – $253
Univera 15
$59
$45 – $91
Independent Health 31
$68
$27 – $249
Medicare 501
$78
$24 – $250
Geisinger 70
$94
$26 – $553
Priority Health 51
$128
$67 – $624
AmeriHealth 206
$145
$22 – $755
Molina Healthcare 548
$159
$37 – $1,950
Highmark 117
$178
$28 – $551
Tricare / VA 365
$181
$48 – $305
Harvard Pilgrim 38
$192
$98 – $476
Devoted Health 157
$192
$93 – $237
Centene / Ambetter 738
$193
$43 – $948
UPMC Health Plan 94
$197
$30 – $548
MVP Health Care 72
$198
$55 – $645
Humana 946
$201
$53 – $2,569
UCare 66
$201
$56 – $455
HealthPartners 233
$210
$55 – $448
Medica 211
$215
$93 – $579
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1217
$217
$44 – $990
Sanford Health Plan 69
$224
$64 – $424
UnitedHealthcare 1431
$228
$53 – $2,234
Anthem 511
$235
$44 – $3,713
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 123
$238
$77 – $512
Kaiser Permanente 207
$240
$37 – $820
Aetna 1281
$281
$65 – $3,158
Security Health Plan 59
$288
$119 – $411
Coventry 125
$309
$88 – $581
SelectHealth 40
$325
$168 – $4,882
Health Net 265
$341
$51 – $1,081
MultiPlan / PHCS network 744
$350
$143 – $830
AvMed 51
$396
$156 – $9,160
EmblemHealth 61
$642
$130 – $12,590
Cigna 1082
$660
$125 – $6,802
Bright Health 48
$827
$432 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 46
$2,069
$185 – $14,612
Oscar Health 198
$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, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NERochester, NY

Prices by state

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
David Remy, MDGeneral PracticeTulsa, OK519
Roy Maurer, PA - CPhysician AssistantLincoln, NE129
Adamastor Santos, P.A.-CPhysician AssistantBelleview, FL108
Paula PetersenNurse PractitionerMaywood, IL73
Kitti Outlaw, MDPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryMobile, AL68
Ashley Hilger, N.PNurse PractitionerSummerfield, FL59
Rungfa Tangtumnu, NPNurse PractitionerSan Diego, CA45
Theresa Mcsherry, FNPNurse PractitionerPortland, OR41
Amanda Ansbaugh, PA-CPhysician AssistantSummerfield, FL40
Deanna McnallyNurse PractitionerBoston, MA40
Jessica Read, MSN, APRN, FNP-CNurse PractitionerSummerfield, FL40
Sean Hickey, MDGeneral SurgerySan Diego, CA38

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Does Medicare cover Burn dressing and debridement (small)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Burn dressing and debridement (small). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $93. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $19 — 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 2200 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $276, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $477, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $242, a Medicare rate of about $93. Most cash prices fall between $110 and $667 — 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 2200 US hospitals is $276. Most hospitals fall between $110 and $667. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Burn dressing and debridement (small)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $93). 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 (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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