Dermatology
How Much Does Wound Care (Complex/Chronic Wounds) Treatment Cost?
Complex and chronic wounds include diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and surgical wound complications that fail to heal within the expected timeframe. Specialized wound care involves debridement, negative pressure therapy, and skin substitutes.
Mild
$1.0K — $5.0K
Moderate
$5.0K — $20K
Severe
$20K — $80K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$941 — $1,569
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$941 — $1,569
Dbrdmt subq tis 1st 20sqcm/<
CPT 11042
$84 — $139
Medicare: $56
Dbrdmt musc&/fsca 1st 20/<
CPT 11043
$207 — $346
Medicare: $138
Skin sub graft trnk/arm/leg
CPT 15271
$113 — $188
Medicare: $75
Skin sub graft face/nk/hf/g
CPT 15275
$126 — $210
Medicare: $84
Upr/l xtremity art 2 levels
CPT 93922
$125 — $208
Medicare: $83
Dbrdmt opn wnd 1st 20 cm/<
CPT 97597
$47 — $78
Medicare: $31
Dbrdmt opn wnd addl 20cm/<
CPT 97598
$33 — $54
Medicare: $22
Neg prs wnd thr ndme<=50sqcm
CPT 97607
$28 — $47
Medicare: $19
Neg prs wnd ther ndme>50sqcm
CPT 97608
$33 — $54
Medicare: $22
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wound Care (Complex/Chronic Wounds) treatment cost?
Treatment for Wound Care (Complex/Chronic Wounds) typically costs $5.0K — $20K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Wound Care (Complex/Chronic Wounds) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Wound Care (Complex/Chronic Wounds). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.