Wound debridement — cost by hospital

Prices from 1706 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

Cash / self-pay (median)
$711
Chargemaster (median)
$1,296
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$670
Medicare pays
$186

Typical cash range: $244 – $1,996.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurer
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $72 $160
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $72 $160
Springfield Hospital Springfield, VT $74 $79
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $75 $370
Washakie Medical Center Worland, WY $76 $122
Platte County Hospital Wheatland, WY $78 $122
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $78 $160
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $81 $244
Upmc Kane Kane, PA $89 $183
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $89 $156
Centura St. Catherine-dodge City Dodge City, KS $92 $139
Upmc Cole Coudersport, PA $94 $226
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $95 $241
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $96 $129
Webster Memorial Hospital Webster Springs, WV $97 $108
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $124 $144
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $127 $122
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $127 $97
Sauk Prairie Hospital Prairie Du Sac, WI $127 $388
Unity Hospital Rochester, NY $129 $147
Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY $129 $147
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $131 $418
Mercyone Newton Medical Center Newton, IA $131 $25
Page Hospital Page, AZ $132 $208
Marlette Regional Hospital Marlette, MI $133 $268

Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

About Wound debridement prices

Wound debridement is a hospital service. Based on prices published by 1706 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $711, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,296, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $670, a Medicare rate of about $186. Most cash prices fall between $244 and $1,996 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save on Wound debridement

  • 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.

Wound debridement cost — FAQ

How much does Wound debridement cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1706 US hospitals is $711. Most hospitals fall between $244 and $1,996. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

What does Medicare pay for Wound debridement?

Medicare pays about $186. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Wound debridement 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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