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
$353.40
national median
$3,049.88
highest cash price
876
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 ($484.21)
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 | 24 | $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 | 33 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $549.00 | $76.47 – $806.19 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $549.00 | $76.47 – $393.02 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $549.00 | $76.47 – $393.02 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $549.00 | $42.65 – $393.02 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $549.00 | $76.47 – $403.10 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $549.00 | $4,610.00 – $4,610.00 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $549.00 | $76.47 – $393.02 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $551.04 | $232.33 – $795.02 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $551.04 | $232.33 – $821.23 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $551.04 | $232.98 – $821.23 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $554.46 | $54.58 – $1,496.00 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $555.10 | $193.46 – $201.19 |
| AHN WEXFORD HOSPITAL | WEXFORD, PA | $558.70 | $30.69 – $634.26 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $562.80 | $223.58 – $3,379.00 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $564.90 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $564.90 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $564.90 | not published |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $578.25 | $189.82 – $480.75 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $578.25 | $189.82 – $341.67 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $578.25 | $204.98 – $368.96 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $578.25 | $189.82 – $341.67 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $578.25 | $189.82 – $341.67 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $578.25 | $204.98 – $368.96 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $578.25 | $189.82 – $341.67 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $578.25 | $78.00 – $441.00 |
| GROVE CITY HOSPITAL | GROVE CITY, PA | $581.35 | $28.94 – $544.30 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $581.40 | $91.12 – $730.93 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $582.95 | $34.84 – $194.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $583.20 | $7.52 – $52.30 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $583.20 | $3.23 – $52.30 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $583.43 | $173.88 – $177.36 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $584.00 | $154.08 – $1,509.00 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $584.00 | $154.08 – $1,509.00 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $584.00 | $154.08 – $1,509.00 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $584.00 | $154.08 – $1,509.00 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $584.00 | $154.08 – $1,509.00 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $584.00 | $117.38 – $584.00 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $584.21 | $30.79 – $30.79 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $584.21 | $30.35 – $63.24 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $586.56 | not published |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $589.80 | $34.69 – $90.82 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $589.80 | $34.69 – $74.04 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $592.20 | $34.69 – $204.60 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $592.20 | $34.69 – $208.38 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $592.80 | not published |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | $594.10 | $258.48 – $822.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |