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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $306.75 | $33.28 – $33.28 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $306.75 | $35.96 – $35.96 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $306.75 | $35.96 – $35.96 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $307.45 | $42.11 – $715.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $307.50 | $214.64 – $492.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $307.50 | $214.64 – $492.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $307.50 | $143.89 – $553.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $307.50 | $214.64 – $599.01 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $307.50 | $214.64 – $492.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $307.50 | $214.64 – $492.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $307.50 | $188.38 – $492.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $307.50 | $214.64 – $492.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $307.53 | $58.92 – $508.90 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $310.00 | $160.31 – $1,544.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $311.00 | $57.35 – $218.96 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $314.60 | $24.06 – $260.86 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $317.45 | $258.05 – $1,318.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $317.45 | $258.05 – $1,321.00 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $317.84 | $24.03 – $217.92 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $318.94 | $21.41 – $969.45 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $319.50 | $194.58 – $350.24 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $322.82 | $42.11 – $922.32 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $324.00 | $51.00 – $803.58 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $324.00 | $51.00 – $805.39 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $325.53 | $24.03 – $346.61 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $325.53 | $24.03 – $336.98 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $325.53 | $24.03 – $217.92 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $325.53 | $24.03 – $346.61 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $325.89 | $2.94 – $2,447.48 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $326.34 | $31.18 – $422.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $328.02 | $57.35 – $218.96 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $328.68 | $122.10 – $335.55 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $329.00 | $215.00 – $1,757.00 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $330.12 | not published |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $330.12 | $83.58 – $212.63 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $330.12 | $83.58 – $2,444.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $333.00 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $333.00 | not published |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $336.00 | $136.20 – $136.20 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $336.66 | $39.59 – $266.41 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $338.00 | $199.67 – $205.54 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $338.00 | $199.67 – $205.54 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $338.00 | $199.67 – $205.54 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $338.00 | $199.67 – $205.54 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $338.00 | $199.67 – $205.54 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $338.00 | $167.84 – $205.54 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $338.00 | $199.67 – $205.54 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $338.66 | $68.08 – $375.06 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $342.07 | $32.44 – $191.44 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $343.20 | $27.39 – $465.00 |