Wound debridement Cost by Hospital

Wound debridement is a hospital service. Prices are from 2283 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$721median cash price · 2283 hospitals, 52 statestypically $255–$1,977 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,311
Cash / self-pay
$721
Insurer-negotiated
$638
Medicare pays
$186
$255$1,977
Median cash $721  ·  Medicare $186  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $721 — 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 $1,311 list price could save about $590 (45%).

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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 — 175 min —
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes Burnet, TX $119 $217 ★ 5/5 116 min —
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Luling, TX $119 $217 — 88 min —
Chase County Community Hospital Imperial, NE $122 $113 — 145 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $124 $144 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Nemaha County Hospital Auburn, NE $127 $80 — 110 min —
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $127 $122 — 145 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $127 $97 ★ 2/5 199 min —
Sauk Prairie Hospital Prairie Du Sac, WI $127 $388 ★ 5/5 152 min —
Unity Hospital Rochester, NY $129 $147 ★ 2/5 299 min —
Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY $129 $147 — — —
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $131 $418 ★ 3/5 124 min —
Mercyone Newton Medical Center Newton, IA $131 $25 ★ 4/5 155 min —
Page Hospital Page, AZ $132 $208 — 78 min —
Marlette Regional Hospital Marlette, MI $133 $268 — 106 min —
Southwest Memorial Hospital Cortez, CO $134 $255 ★ 4/5 106 min —
North Runnels Hospital Winters, TX $134 $144 — 93 min —
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Humboldt, IA $134 $143 — 100 min —
Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. Willcox, AZ $134 $251 — — —
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY $135 $183 ★ 2/5 142 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $135 $410 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $136 — ★ 4/5 87 min —
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $139 — — 98 min —
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $139 $98 ★ 2/5 — —
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit, MI $140 $116 ★ 1/5 170 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 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: $721; Medicare pays $186.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 343
$54
$14 – $387
Medicare 568
$71
$24 – $674
Univera 15
$126
$49 – $248
Highmark 136
$206
$28 – $1,268
MVP Health Care 82
$234
$62 – $1,454
Independent Health 34
$235
$85 – $918
Amerigroup 169
$276
$135 – $846
Tricare / VA 389
$310
$48 – $862
UCare 74
$329
$58 – $914
Priority Health 58
$329
$78 – $3,262
Molina Healthcare 579
$337
$52 – $1,825
AmeriHealth 230
$338
$35 – $2,278
Geisinger 74
$358
$43 – $1,691
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1317
$380
$47 – $2,014
HealthPartners 241
$381
$54 – $1,102
Centene / Ambetter 823
$387
$46 – $1,560
Harvard Pilgrim 46
$390
$143 – $1,161
Anthem 572
$390
$46 – $3,045
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 130
$401
$223 – $1,131
Sanford Health Plan 69
$414
$56 – $943
Medica 219
$418
$105 – $1,250
UPMC Health Plan 106
$445
$43 – $1,919
Devoted Health 167
$447
$283 – $819
Humana 1069
$463
$65 – $2,614
Kaiser Permanente 230
$507
$52 – $1,581
Security Health Plan 59
$516
$56 – $1,201
UnitedHealthcare 1555
$529
$102 – $2,564
Health Net 285
$601
$54 – $2,050
Coventry 149
$652
$134 – $1,536
Aetna 1438
$699
$105 – $3,943
SelectHealth 45
$711
$201 – $5,052
MultiPlan / PHCS network 812
$842
$169 – $2,277
EmblemHealth 75
$1,054
$212 – $6,608
AvMed 63
$1,075
$337 – $8,971
Bright Health 55
$1,184
$829 – $3,105
Cigna 1180
$1,534
$186 – $6,802
Healthcare Highways 45
$2,069
$443 – $14,612
Oscar Health 237
$2,264
$235 – $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
Mississippi$316
Maine$332
Puerto Rico$350
Vermont$379
Tennessee$398
Utah$419

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
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 2283 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $721, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,311, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $638, a Medicare rate of about $186. Most cash prices fall between $255 and $1,977 — 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 2283 US hospitals is $721. Most hospitals fall between $255 and $1,977. 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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