Wound debridement cost in Chicago, IL
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 58 hospitals list a cash price for wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm: from $79.72 to $5,472.00, with a median of $690.00. The lowest listed price is at Loretto Hospital — $610.28 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $690.00 at 102 hospitals.
- The median here, $690.00, is 9% above the US median of $631.02.
- That is 1.7× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($415.32).
- 10 of 58 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Cash prices at 58 facilities across 42 cities for code 11042, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Nov 10, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2025 and Nov 6, 2026.
Lowest$79.72Loretto Hospital
Median$690.00half of hospitals charge less
Highest$5,472.00in this market
Difference68.6×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
median
Lowest $79.72Highest $7,392.04
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 PF DBRDMT SUBQ TIS 1ST 20SQCM/+1 more line at this price File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $79.72 | $132.87 | $79.72–$1,502.49 | 40% |
| Morris Hospital Morris, IL · (815) 942-2932 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less File of Oct 27, 2026 · source file | $107.79 | $448.00 | $62.00–$461.44 | 76% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $114.95 | $410.55 | $135.48–$431.08 | 72% |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Debride Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm or Less Hcode File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $229.36 | $889.00 | $889.00 | 74% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Debride Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm or Less Hcode File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $232.20 | $860.00 | $368.08–$2,074.55 | 73% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Cleansing of Skin/Tissue File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $236.60 | $364.00 | $49.14–$198.74 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Cleansing of Skin/Tissue File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $236.60 | $364.00 | $49.14–$198.74 | 35% |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Debrdmnt Sq Tiss 1st 20 Sq Cm or Less File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $291.65 | $1,535.00 | $224.98–$3,266.00 | 81% |
| MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL · (708) 783-9100 Debrdmnt Sq Tiss 1st 20 Sq Cm or Less File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $291.65 | $1,535.00 | $71.63–$520.60 | 81% |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN · (219) 922-4200 Debride Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm or Less Hcode File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $311.83 | $1,464.00 | $430.10–$2,074.55 | 79% |
| Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 ED Debridement -> To subcutaneous tissue, <= 20 sq cm+5 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $322.78 | $949.36 | $140.41–$818.00 | 66% |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Debrdmnt Sq Tiss 1st 20 Sq Cm or Less File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $353.05 | $1,535.00 | $492.74–$1,617.89 | 77% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC DEBRIDEMENT, SKIN, SUB-Q TISSUE,=<20 SQ CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $360.00 | $1,440.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC DEBRIDEMENT, SKIN, SUB-Q TISSUE,=<20 SQ CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $360.00 | $1,440.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC DEBRIDEMENT, SKIN, SUB-Q TISSUE,=<20 SQ CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $360.00 | $1,440.00 | — | 75% |
| Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC DEBRIDEMENT, SKIN, SUB-Q TISSUE,=<20 SQ CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $360.00 | $1,440.00 | — | 75% |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 CLEANSING OF SKIN/TISSUE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $399.00 | $399.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 CLEANSING OF SKIN/TISSUE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $399.00 | $399.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL CLEANSING OF SKIN/TISSUE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $399.00 | $399.00 | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Joliet, IL · (815) 725-7133 Dbrdmt subq tis 1st 20sqcm/<+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $433.00 | $7,994.00 | $59.87–$7,994.00 | 95% |
| Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 Dbrdmt subq tis 1st 20sqcm/< File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $433.00 | $17,281.00 | $59.87–$17,281.00 | 97% |
| Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 Dbrdmt subq tis 1st 20sqcm/<+1 more line at this price File of Sep 1, 2026 · source file | $433.00 | $7,172.00 | $61.73–$5,952.76 | 94% |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less File of Sep 29, 2026 · source file | $460.40 | $1,644.30 | $743.22–$1,726.52 | 72% |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less File of Jul 1, 2026 · source file | $479.14 | $1,496.00 | $405.14–$1,645.60 | 68% |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $573.38 | $1,146.75 | $313.06–$1,146.75 | 50% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 DEBRIDE,SKIN, UP TO 20 SQ CM+2 more lines at this price File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $589.54 | $982.57 | $79.72–$1,502.49 | 40% |
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 OPWC Debrid Skin/Sq Tiss <=20 BCE+5 more lines at this price File of Mar 17, 2025 · source file | $605.81 | $1,781.80 | $283.00–$1,158.17 | 66% |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN · (219) 865-2141 Debride Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm or Less Hcode File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $639.09 | $2,367.00 | $430.10–$2,074.55 | 73% |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer, IN · (219) 866-5141 Debride Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm or Less Hcode File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $672.32 | $1,878.00 | $883.17–$2,074.55 | 64% |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,344.12 | 50% |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $95.00–$1,242.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,135.74 | 50% |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,228.20 | 50% |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,113.66 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,156.44 | 50% |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,167.48 | 50% |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,104.00 | 50% |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $95.00–$1,159.20 | 50% |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 3, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,144.02 | 50% |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL DEBRIDE SKIN & SUBQ 1ST 20CM2 File of Nov 6, 2026 · source file | $690.00 | $1,380.00 | $125.00–$1,228.20 | 50% |
| The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Deb Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $690.20 | $986.00 | $84.74–$1,728.79 | 30% |
| Methodist Hospital-Southlake Merrillville, IN · (219) 886-4000 Deb Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< File of Aug 18, 2026 · source file | $690.20 | $986.00 | $84.74–$1,728.79 | 30% |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC DEBRIDEMENT SUBQ TISSUE UP TO 20 SQ CM File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $724.35 | $2,195.00 | $1,031.65 | 67% |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 864-6000 DEB SUBQ TISSUE 20 SQ CM/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $727.30 | $1,039.00 | $69.20–$831.20 | 30% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Debride Skin/Tissue - Level 3+1 more line at this price File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $819.00 | $1,260.00 | $170.10–$687.96 | 35% |
| NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Debride Skin/Tissue - Level 3+1 more line at this price File of Jan 1, 2025 · source file | $819.00 | $1,260.00 | $170.10–$687.96 | 35% |
| Loretto Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 626-4300 DEBRIDE SKIN,SUBCU TIS,<20SQCM File of Nov 5, 2026 · source file | $901.49 | $1,502.49 | $79.72–$1,502.49 | 40% |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $942.20 | $1,346.00 | $259.78–$1,346.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $942.20 | $1,346.00 | $1,346.00 | 30% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 DEBRDMENT SUBQ TISSUE 1ST <20SQ CM File of Dec 26, 2025 · source file | $1,151.18 | $1,438.97 | — | 20% |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB DEBRIDE SUBQ, 1ST 20 SQ CM OR <+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,357.00 | $1,357.00 | — | — |
| Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB DEBRIDEMENT SKIN/TISSUE+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,357.00 | $1,357.00 | — | — |
| Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL HB DEBRIDE SUBQ, 1ST 20 SQ CM OR <+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,357.00 | $1,357.00 | — | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,381.80 | $1,974.00 | $1,974.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,381.80 | $1,974.00 | $990.95–$1,974.00 | 30% |
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL · (847) 360-3000 DEB SUB TIS 20 SQ CM< File of Mar 31, 2025 · source file | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | $214.32–$619.01 | — |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,679.30 | $2,399.00 | $2,399.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,843.80 | $2,634.00 | $1,322.27–$2,634.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,843.80 | $2,634.00 | $1,322.27–$2,634.00 | 30% |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (312) 926-2000 HB Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $1,899.80 | $2,714.00 | $1,346.00–$2,714.00 | 30% |
| Shriners Childrens - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 622-5400 REMOVAL OF SKIN AND TISSUE; 20.0 SQ CM OR LESS File of Mar 19, 2026 · source file | $1,900.42 | $1,900.42 | $52.14–$609.88 | — |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Deb Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm/< File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $2,057.00 | $2,057.00 | — | — |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC DEBRIDE SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE 1ST 20 SQ CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $3,192.00 | $3,192.00 | — | — |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC DEBRIDE SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE 1ST 20 SQ CM File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $3,192.00 | $3,192.00 | — | — |
| Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso, IN · (219) 983-8300 DEBRIDE SKIN/TISSUE File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $3,285.41 | $12,168.18 | $52.18–$10,221.27 | 73% |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Debridement, Subcutaneous Tissue, First 20 Sq Cm Or Less-Pbb+1 more line at this price File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $3,446.00 | $3,446.00 | — | — |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Debridement, Subcutaneous Tissue, First 20 Sq Cm Or Less File of Apr 1, 2026 · source file | $5,472.00 | $5,472.00 | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN · (219) 757-6100 Debride Subq Tissue 20 Sq Cm or Less Hcode File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $7,392.04 | $28,651.30 | $28,651.30 | 74% |
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Outpatient: lowest $79.72, median $690.00, highest $5,472.00 — a 68.6× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 33 facilities here, median $690.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 41 of 45 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 10 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What wound debridement is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Wound debridement explained.