Wound care (debridement), first 20 sq cm in New Jersey
CPT 97597 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $38 to $318 at the 8 New Jersey hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
New Jersey typical cash price: $238
New Jersey hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford | $482 | $38 | $2,882$70–$6,417 · 6 plans |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | $726 | $220 | $581$220–$649 · 11 plans |
| JFK University Medical Center | Edison | $726 | $220 | $601$335–$1,056 · 15 plans |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack | $726 | $234 | $581$289–$775 · 13 plans |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River | $1,169 | $242 | $170$69–$818 · 22 plans |
| Centrastate Medical Center | Freehold | $600 | $253 | $352$220–$472 · 129 plans |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | $1,072 | $265 | $566$231–$827 · 150 plans |
| Overlook Medical Center | Summit | $1,329 | $318 | $571$231–$813 · 129 plans |
Common questions
How much does wound care (debridement) cost at a hospital in New Jersey?
At 8 New Jersey hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for wound care (debridement) is $238, and most charge between $165 and $281. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $576. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for wound care (debridement)?
At 7 of the 8 hospitals in New Jersey that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in New Jersey has the lowest cash price for wound care (debridement)?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $38 at Jefferson Stratford Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.