Skin / Eyes
How Much Does Chemical Burns (Skin/Eyes) Treatment Cost?
Burns caused by contact with corrosive chemicals including acids, alkalis, and other industrial chemicals. Eye involvement can cause permanent vision loss.
Mild
$3.0K — $12K
Moderate
$12K — $50K
Severe
$50K — $250K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$287 — $479
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
1 procedures$0 — $0
Burn dressing/debridement, small
CPT 16020 x8 Every 2-3 days
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Emergency Care
3 procedures$287 — $479
Eye foreign body removal, external
CPT 65205 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Remove foreign body from eye
CPT 65222 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Emergency department visit - high complexity
CPT 99285 Once
$287 — $479
Medicare: $192
Surgery
2 procedures$0 — $0
Split-thickness skin graft, trunk/arms/legs
CPT 15100 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Corneal transplant
CPT 65710 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
T54.0X1AT54.1X1AT54.2X1AT54.3X1AT26.50XAT26.60XA
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chemical Burns (Skin/Eyes) treatment cost?
Treatment for Chemical Burns (Skin/Eyes) typically costs $12K — $50K depending on severity and location. Severe cases may have lifetime costs up to $750K.
Does insurance cover Chemical Burns (Skin/Eyes) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Chemical Burns (Skin/Eyes). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.