Wound debridement cost in Lexington, KY
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm: from $838.54 to $838.54, with a median of $838.54. Across Kentucky, the median is $838.54 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11042, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Debridement, Skin, Sub-Q Tissue,=<20 Sq Cm | $838.54 | $2,096.35 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $838.54, median $838.54, highest $838.54.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $838.54. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
Debridement removes dead or infected tissue from a wound so it can heal. It is common for diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores, often done weekly in a wound care center.
What the price covers
The price is for up to 20 square centimeters; larger areas add 11045 for each extra 20.