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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $594.10 | $0.01 – $822.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $594.59 | $39.90 – $133.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $597.00 | $42.68 – $939.93 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $597.55 | $26.72 – $189.64 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $601.59 | $209.52 – $422.77 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $604.80 | $39.43 – $343.49 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $609.70 | $258.05 – $1,487.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $612.00 | $95.97 – $596.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $612.00 | $84.59 – $219.30 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $615.60 | not published |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $615.78 | $42.35 – $259.68 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $615.78 | $42.35 – $259.68 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $615.78 | $42.35 – $259.68 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $615.78 | $42.35 – $259.68 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $616.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $617.00 | $76.47 – $806.19 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $618.20 | $209.52 – $465.13 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $618.20 | $209.52 – $485.89 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $618.20 | $209.52 – $465.13 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $621.05 | $28.52 – $182.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $621.05 | $24.16 – $194.67 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $627.20 | $30.79 – $30.79 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $632.98 | $24.03 – $217.92 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $636.60 | $190.20 – $266.28 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $640.35 | $173.88 – $455.00 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $642.62 | $209.52 – $465.13 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $642.62 | not published |