Burn treatment Cost by Hospital

Burn treatment is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2217 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$307median cash price · 2217 hospitals, 52 statestypically $134–$707 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.4× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$526
Cash / self-pay
$307
Insurer-negotiated
$252
Medicare pays
$129
$134$707
Median cash $307  ·  Medicare $129  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $307 — about 2.4× the Medicare rate ($129). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($259).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $526 list price could save about $218 (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
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%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $51 $133 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $51 $146 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $52 $84 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $54 $132 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA $55 $97 ★ 3/5 195 min 15.0%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $56 $134 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $56 $134 ★ 3/5 274 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%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $61 $146 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%

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 July 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 treatment

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: $307; Medicare pays $129.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 305
$56
$15 – $317
Amerigroup 158
$90
$47 – $310
Univera 15
$90
$46 – $119
Independent Health 31
$104
$54 – $249
Priority Health 52
$145
$73 – $626
Medicare 519
$146
$24 – $258
Geisinger 70
$161
$28 – $644
AmeriHealth 211
$167
$26 – $1,133
Molina Healthcare 552
$173
$47 – $2,702
Tricare / VA 366
$184
$53 – $323
Highmark 119
$190
$45 – $594
Devoted Health 158
$192
$100 – $237
UCare 66
$203
$76 – $455
Centene / Ambetter 763
$207
$52 – $1,394
Humana 968
$207
$74 – $2,569
UPMC Health Plan 94
$208
$54 – $548
HealthPartners 237
$215
$71 – $477
Harvard Pilgrim 38
$231
$118 – $507
Medica 214
$231
$100 – $628
MVP Health Care 74
$235
$59 – $853
Sanford Health Plan 69
$242
$102 – $434
Kaiser Permanente 210
$249
$50 – $882
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1243
$252
$53 – $1,155
UnitedHealthcare 1443
$252
$74 – $2,300
Security Health Plan 60
$278
$110 – $553
Anthem 515
$285
$50 – $3,990
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 123
$299
$77 – $513
Coventry 128
$321
$120 – $667
Aetna 1299
$323
$95 – $3,456
SelectHealth 40
$353
$177 – $4,882
Health Net 268
$359
$87 – $1,232
MultiPlan / PHCS network 769
$385
$174 – $1,034
AvMed 51
$528
$156 – $11,090
EmblemHealth 61
$642
$210 – $12,590
Cigna 1090
$951
$156 – $6,802
Bright Health 49
$960
$607 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 46
$2,069
$194 – $14,612
Oscar Health 204
$2,358
$191 – $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
New Hampshire$157
Tennessee$163
Vermont$177
Maine$181
Louisiana$182

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

TexasCaliforniaOhioPennsylvaniaFloridaWisconsinNew YorkIllinoisNorth CarolinaMinnesotaMichiganGeorgiaTennesseeMissouriLouisianaColoradoIowaNebraskaOklahomaArkansasKentuckyWashingtonIndianaKansasVirginiaSouth DakotaMississippiMassachusettsAlabamaWest VirginiaSouth CarolinaMaineArizonaNew JerseyOregonNorth DakotaMontanaIdahoConnecticutNew HampshireUtahNevadaNew MexicoMarylandHawaiiWyomingPuerto RicoDelawareRhode IslandAlaskaVermontWashington DC

Does Medicare cover Burn treatment?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Burn treatment. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $129. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $26 — 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 2217 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $307, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $526, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $252, a Medicare rate of about $129. Most cash prices fall between $134 and $707 — 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 treatment cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2217 US hospitals is $307. Most hospitals fall between $134 and $707. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Burn treatment?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $129). 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 treatment?
Medicare pays about $129. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Burn treatment 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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