Price Checker / CPT 16000
How much does Initial Treatment Of Burn(s) cost?
CPT 16000 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$230–$270
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$340
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $805 is $555 over the fair price (about 3.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Initial Treatment Of Burn(s)
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley County Medical Center Crossett, AR | $477 | — | 4391% |
| Dallas County Medical Center FORDYCE, AR | $1,132 | $1,132 | 1155% |
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About Initial Treatment Of Burn(s)
CPT code 16000 refers to initial treatment of burn(s) (billing description: "Initial treatment of burn(s)"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $42 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $90 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.