Burn dressing and debridement (small) Cost

Burn dressing and debridement (small) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2216 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$275median cash price · 2216 hospitals, 52 statestypically $113–$669 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.0× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$478
Cash / self-pay
$275
Insurer-negotiated
$241
Medicare pays
$93
$113$669
Median cash $275  ·  Medicare $93  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $275 — 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 $478 list price could save about $203 (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
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $41 $90 ★ 2/5 158 min —
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $41 $1,142 ★ 3/5 147 min —
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $42 $59 ★ 3/5 208 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $43 $205 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $43 $199 ★ 3/5 299 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $43 $136 ★ 4/5 182 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $43 $63 ★ 1/5 168 min —
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital Throckmorton, TX $48 $49 — — —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $49 $201 ★ 2/5 174 min —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $53 $89 — 95 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $53 $87 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $54 $46 ★ 4/5 142 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $55 $78 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $59 $275 ★ 3/5 128 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $59 $275 — 139 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $59 $275 ★ 4/5 144 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $59 $275 ★ 4/5 157 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville Booneville, MS $59 $275 ★ 3/5 99 min —
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS $59 $275 ★ 2/5 211 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS $59 $275 ★ 3/5 259 min —
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo Yazoo City, MS $59 $275 — 82 min —
Baptist Medical Center-Leake Carthage, MS $59 $275 ★ 2/5 94 min —
Baptist Medical Center Attala Kosciusko, MS $59 $275 — 77 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Huntingdon, TN $59 $275 ★ 4/5 119 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN $59 $275 ★ 3/5 182 min —

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 October 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: $275; Medicare pays $93.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 307
$33
$13 – $287
Amerigroup 159
$53
$44 – $254
Univera 15
$59
$45 – $91
Independent Health 31
$68
$27 – $249
Medicare 506
$79
$24 – $250
Geisinger 70
$94
$26 – $553
Priority Health 50
$128
$67 – $634
AmeriHealth 208
$146
$22 – $740
Molina Healthcare 551
$156
$37 – $1,825
Highmark 121
$176
$28 – $551
Tricare / VA 369
$181
$48 – $300
Harvard Pilgrim 38
$192
$99 – $476
Devoted Health 159
$192
$93 – $237
Centene / Ambetter 754
$195
$44 – $948
UPMC Health Plan 97
$197
$28 – $548
MVP Health Care 73
$198
$55 – $650
Humana 956
$201
$53 – $2,569
UCare 67
$201
$56 – $455
HealthPartners 234
$210
$55 – $448
Medica 214
$214
$90 – $574
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1224
$217
$44 – $990
Sanford Health Plan 71
$223
$64 – $427
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 124
$238
$77 – $508
Kaiser Permanente 209
$240
$37 – $836
UnitedHealthcare 1457
$243
$54 – $2,174
Anthem 529
$252
$44 – $3,382
Aetna 1304
$275
$65 – $3,143
Security Health Plan 59
$288
$119 – $411
Coventry 129
$309
$94 – $581
SelectHealth 40
$325
$168 – $4,882
Health Net 266
$341
$51 – $1,077
MultiPlan / PHCS network 759
$354
$142 – $922
AvMed 53
$363
$156 – $9,160
Cigna 1104
$635
$119 – $6,802
EmblemHealth 73
$695
$216 – $1,974
Bright Health 48
$827
$432 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 46
$2,069
$185 – $14,612
Oscar Health 212
$2,264
$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
Tennessee$92
New Hampshire$148
Virginia$154
Vermont$176
Maine$181
Louisiana$182

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.

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 2216 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $275, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $478, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $241, a Medicare rate of about $93. Most cash prices fall between $113 and $669 — 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 2216 US hospitals is $275. Most hospitals fall between $113 and $669. 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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