Dermatology
How Much Does Cellulitis / Skin Infection Treatment Cost?
Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, warmth, and pain in the affected area. It most often affects the lower legs but can occur anywhere. Mild cases respond to oral antibiotics; severe cases may need IV antibiotics and hospitalization.
Mild
$200 — $600
Moderate
$2.0K — $6.0K
Severe
$8.0K — $30K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$1,003 — $1,672
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$1,003 — $1,672
I&d abscess simple/single
CPT 10060
$151 — $251
Medicare: $101
I&d abscess comp/multiple
CPT 10061
$260 — $433
Medicare: $173
Us lmtd jt/fcl evl nvasc xtr
CPT 76882
$96 — $160
Medicare: $64
$12 — $19
Medicare: $8
Bacterial blood culture
CPT 87040
$15 — $26
Medicare: $10
Screening test for pathogenic organisms
CPT 87081
$10 — $17
Medicare: $7
Ther/proph/diag iv inf init
CPT 96365
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
$100 — $167
Medicare: $67
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
$212 — $353
Medicare: $141
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cellulitis / Skin Infection treatment cost?
Treatment for Cellulitis / Skin Infection typically costs $2.0K — $6.0K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Cellulitis / Skin Infection treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Cellulitis / Skin Infection. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.