Wound Cleaning and Dead Tissue Removal (up to 20 sq cm) cost at US hospitals
Debridement of an open wound with topical application and wound assessment, per session, 20 sq cm or less · CPT 97597
$38.78
lowest cash price
$351.60
national median
$3,049.88
highest cash price
873
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $38.78–$3,049.88 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($260.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($444.68)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $465.66 | $592.80 | $1,042.86 |
| Arizona | 19 | $52.88 | $121.15 | $740.52 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $134.33 | $219.70 | $532.00 |
| California | 90 | $38.78 | $381.22 | $1,063.86 |
| Colorado | 16 | $155.72 | $938.87 | $1,429.78 |
| Florida | 79 | $153.09 | $618.20 | $3,049.88 |
| Georgia | 25 | $215.20 | $852.93 | $997.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $112.96 | $112.96 | $530.25 |
| Illinois | 48 | $168.75 | $385.60 | $721.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $172.50 | $356.40 | $2,150.09 |
| Iowa | 26 | $138.24 | $396.80 | $1,990.79 |
| Kansas | 11 | $196.80 | $287.60 | $1,135.73 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $81.47 | $408.00 | $2,359.80 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $301.86 | $301.86 | $301.86 |
| Maine | 7 | $171.45 | $444.80 | $621.05 |
| Maryland | 2 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $254.00 | $276.00 | $780.67 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $139.05 | $146.61 | $506.40 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $95.70 | $187.92 | $640.35 |
| Missouri | 21 | $88.50 | $452.60 | $963.93 |
| Montana | 2 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $150.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $132.94 | $220.50 | $350.14 |
| Nevada | 4 | $121.60 | $288.03 | $401.83 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $597.55 | $597.55 | $597.55 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $110.81 | $219.93 | $277.87 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $211.26 | $211.26 | $211.26 |
| New York | 23 | $137.40 | $235.13 | $2,625.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $258.72 | $298.03 | $534.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $348.80 | $348.80 | $391.20 |
| Ohio | 64 | $161.50 | $578.25 | $2,380.80 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $125.71 | $286.00 | $1,043.25 |
| Oregon | 13 | $154.56 | $544.00 | $688.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $193.60 | $378.60 | $1,771.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $193.50 | $285.00 | $452.50 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $374.40 | $434.40 | $488.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $59.03 | $92.10 | $1,530.03 |
| Texas | 114 | $94.95 | $351.60 | $2,746.50 |
| Virginia | 42 | $75.30 | $338.00 | $735.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $90.72 | $465.60 | $687.96 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $122.50 | $300.80 | $2,044.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $205.70 | $265.05 | $615.78 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $129.78 | $159.58 | $178.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $38.78 | $257.59 – $720.20 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $42.66 | $257.59 – $468.00 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $52.88 | $77.20 – $397.43 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $53.04 | $59.60 – $284.80 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $55.58 | $77.20 – $473.94 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | $59.03 | $59.15 – $262.57 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $61.97 | $39.59 – $262.57 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $61.97 | $39.59 – $262.57 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $64.52 | $45.99 – $101.70 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $70.91 | $24.21 – $304.00 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $75.30 | not published |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $75.67 | $45.44 – $359.25 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $75.67 | $45.44 – $274.68 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $75.67 | $45.44 – $359.25 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $75.67 | $45.44 – $272.07 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $76.89 | $39.59 – $266.41 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $76.95 | $45.44 – $245.33 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $76.95 | $45.44 – $261.60 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $76.95 | $37.00 – $261.60 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $76.95 | $43.00 – $269.71 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $76.95 | $45.44 – $245.33 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $76.95 | $38.00 – $230.20 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $76.95 | $44.00 – $241.08 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $76.95 | $45.44 – $241.71 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $76.95 | $45.44 – $249.20 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $76.95 | $45.44 – $241.72 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $76.95 | $45.44 – $241.71 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $76.95 | $39.00 – $261.60 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $80.16 | $59.60 – $404.35 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $81.47 | $46.63 – $153.79 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $86.08 | $72.99 – $289.50 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $88.50 | $28.61 – $118.00 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $89.03 | $76.00 – $204.70 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $90.72 | $223.58 – $245.93 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $92.10 | $40.16 – $191.13 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $92.10 | $76.00 – $276.30 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $93.09 | $77.20 – $308.80 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $94.95 | $52.45 – $569.25 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $94.95 | $52.45 – $569.25 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $94.95 | $52.45 – $657.80 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $95.70 | $179.93 – $408.94 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $98.24 | $76.00 – $276.30 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $99.59 | $77.20 – $473.94 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $101.31 | $76.00 – $191.13 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $101.31 | $76.00 – $191.13 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $101.31 | $76.00 – $276.30 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $101.31 | $76.00 – $276.30 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $106.58 | $48.32 – $382.00 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $109.41 | $32.86 – $505.09 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $110.81 | $59.95 – $432.15 |