Multiple / Skin
How Much Does Burns (Thermal / Chemical) Treatment Cost?
Burn injuries from vehicle fires, fuel ignition, chemical exposure, or airbag burns. Severity ranges from superficial to full-thickness burns requiring grafting.
Mild
$5.0K — $15K
Moderate
$15K — $75K
Severe
$75K — $500K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$1,032 — $1,721
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
3 procedures$0 — $0
Burn dressing/debridement, small
CPT 16020 x5 Every 2-3 days
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Burn dressing/debridement, medium
CPT 16025 x5 Every 2-3 days
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Burn dressing/debridement, large
CPT 16030 x5 Every 2-3 days
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Emergency Care
1 procedures$287 — $479
Emergency department visit - high complexity
CPT 99285 Once
$287 — $479
Medicare: $192
Rehabilitation
1 procedures$745 — $1,242
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110 x24 3x/week x 8 weeks
$745 — $1,242
Medicare: $21
Surgery
2 procedures$0 — $0
Split-thickness skin graft, trunk/arms/legs
CPT 15100 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Split-thickness skin graft, face/scalp/neck
CPT 15120 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
T20.00XAT21.00XAT22.00XAT23.001AT24.001AT25.001AT31.0
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Burns (Thermal / Chemical) treatment cost?
Treatment for Burns (Thermal / Chemical) typically costs $15K — $75K depending on severity and location. Severe cases may have lifetime costs up to $2.0M.
Does insurance cover Burns (Thermal / Chemical) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Burns (Thermal / Chemical). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.