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Wound Vacuum Therapy, Smaller Wound

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 97605

This treatment applies a specialized dressing connected to a device that gently suctions the wound, which can help draw out fluid and encourage healing in a wound that isn't healing well on its own. This version applies to a smaller wound area, in contrast to the version used for larger wounds.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Wound Vacuum Therapy, Smaller Wound cost?

$32.36

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $32.36 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $22.39 to $50.12.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $42 · 10th to 90th $23 to $115Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $19 to $60
$20$50$100facility $42professional $32

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.39
Typical High
$6.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$2.29
Typical High
$4.17
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$57.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$60.26

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.5 times more in Alaska than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 41st of 51

$32.36

AK $70.79MD $28.18

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.