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Wound Debridement, Smaller Area

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 97597

A provider removes dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to help promote healing, using tools such as scissors, a scalpel, or other instruments. This version covers a smaller area of a single wound. Clearing away this unhealthy tissue helps the wound heal properly and reduces the risk of infection.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $417 · 10th–90th $37$4,7860%10%10th90th$417Professionalmedian $78 · 10th–90th $28$2140%20%10th90th$78$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$5,248.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
25 · Same-day visit
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$4,786.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$478.63
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$3,467.37
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$112.20