Wound debridement Cost by Hospital

Wound debridement is a hospital service. Prices are from 2268 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$727median cash price · 2268 hospitals, 52 statestypically $252–$1,969 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,305
Cash / self-pay
$727
Insurer-negotiated
$638
Medicare pays
$186
$252$1,969
Median cash $727  ·  Medicare $186  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $727 — about 3.9× the Medicare rate ($186). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($372).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,305 list price could save about $578 (44%).

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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
Sierra Vista Hospital T Or C, NM $116 $141 — 171 min 15.2%
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes Burnet, TX $119 $217 ★ 5/5 121 min 14.7%
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Luling, TX $119 $217 — 89 min 14.2%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $124 $144 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Nemaha County Hospital Auburn, NE $127 $80 — 110 min 14.7%
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $127 $122 — 144 min 15.2%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $127 $97 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Sauk Prairie Hospital Prairie Du Sac, WI $127 $388 ★ 5/5 154 min 14.1%
Unity Hospital Rochester, NY $129 $147 ★ 2/5 294 min 15.3%
Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY $129 $147 — — —
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $131 $418 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Mercyone Newton Medical Center Newton, IA $131 $25 ★ 4/5 158 min 13.4%
Page Hospital Page, AZ $132 $208 — 77 min —
Marlette Regional Hospital Marlette, MI $133 $268 — 107 min 15.0%
North Runnels Hospital Winters, TX $134 $144 — — 15.1%
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Humboldt, IA $134 $143 — 96 min 14.8%
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY $135 $183 ★ 2/5 137 min 15.6%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $135 $410 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $136 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $139 — — 104 min 14.9%
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $139 $98 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit, MI $140 $116 ★ 1/5 170 min 15.3%
Ascension St John Jane Phillips Bartlesville, OK $140 $116 ★ 3/5 169 min 14.3%
Ascension St John Medical Center Tulsa, OK $140 $116 ★ 3/5 195 min 13.8%
Ascension St John Broken Arrow Broken Arrow, OK $140 $116 ★ 4/5 176 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 Wound debridement

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: $727; Medicare pays $186.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 340
$54
$14 – $387
Medicare 563
$71
$24 – $674
Univera 15
$126
$49 – $248
Highmark 132
$221
$28 – $1,331
MVP Health Care 82
$234
$62 – $1,405
Independent Health 34
$235
$85 – $918
Amerigroup 168
$276
$143 – $846
Tricare / VA 384
$306
$48 – $862
UCare 74
$329
$58 – $914
Priority Health 59
$329
$78 – $3,262
AmeriHealth 228
$337
$35 – $2,278
Molina Healthcare 576
$345
$52 – $1,933
Geisinger 73
$358
$43 – $1,703
Anthem 555
$373
$38 – $3,079
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1313
$379
$46 – $2,014
HealthPartners 240
$381
$54 – $1,102
Centene / Ambetter 809
$385
$45 – $1,560
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$390
$142 – $1,162
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 129
$401
$223 – $1,133
Sanford Health Plan 68
$410
$56 – $943
Medica 218
$422
$109 – $1,252
Devoted Health 165
$453
$275 – $832
Humana 1058
$465
$66 – $2,614
UPMC Health Plan 103
$472
$43 – $2,042
Kaiser Permanente 228
$507
$51 – $1,572
UnitedHealthcare 1529
$512
$102 – $2,564
Security Health Plan 59
$516
$56 – $1,201
Health Net 284
$589
$54 – $2,050
Coventry 146
$663
$129 – $1,550
Aetna 1415
$707
$109 – $3,971
SelectHealth 45
$711
$201 – $5,052
MultiPlan / PHCS network 799
$842
$171 – $2,312
EmblemHealth 63
$923
$91 – $12,590
AvMed 61
$1,098
$417 – $8,971
Bright Health 55
$1,184
$829 – $3,105
Cigna 1159
$1,541
$195 – $6,802
Healthcare Highways 45
$2,069
$443 – $14,612
Oscar Health 223
$2,284
$276 – $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
Vermont$194
Puerto Rico$227
Mississippi$281
Maine$328
Tennessee$411
Kansas$413

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXFort Worth, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYPittsburgh, PABaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPlano, TXSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBoston, MALittle Rock, AR

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
Luis Rosas, M.D.General SurgeryIndian Harbour Beach, FL6,967
Luis Rosas, M.D.General SurgeryIndian Harbour Beach, FL6,680
Joseph Wolcott, M.D.Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineLubbock, TX3,897
Joseph Sidaoui, M.D.General SurgeryBrooklyn, NY3,868
Stephanie Newsom, MDFamily PracticeMiramar, FL3,453
Joseph Sidaoui, M.D.General SurgeryBrooklyn, NY2,829
Magid Fahim, M.D.Family PracticeMiramar, FL2,799
Benyam Yoseph, M.D.General PracticeOrlando, FL2,741
Abdulraouf Lamoshi, MDUndefined Physician typeNew Hyde Park, NY2,546
Jesus Hidalgo, M.D.General SurgeryLubbock, TX2,514
Aaron Jeng, MD, MPHInternal MedicineSan Gabriel, CA2,502
Ryan Whitney, M.D.AnesthesiologyBrooklyn, NY2,491

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Does Medicare cover Wound debridement?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Wound debridement. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $186. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $37 — 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 2268 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $727, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,305, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $638, a Medicare rate of about $186. Most cash prices fall between $252 and $1,969 — 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 Wound debridement cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2268 US hospitals is $727. Most hospitals fall between $252 and $1,969. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Wound debridement?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $186). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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