Price Checker / CPT 16030
How much does Dress/debrid P-thick Burn L cost?
CPT 16030 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.4x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$500–$590
What this should cost
With insurance
~$98,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$740
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,340 is $790 over the fair price (about 2.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Dress/debrid P-thick Burn L
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center Helena, MT | $823 | — | 11064% |
| Dallas County Medical Center FORDYCE, AR | $2,763 | $2,763 | 1193% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,729 | — | 709% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $1,385 | — | 548% |
| South Brooklyn Health Brooklyn, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Dress/debrid P-thick Burn L
CPT code 16030 refers to dress/debrid p-thick burn l (billing description: "Dress/debrid p-thick burn l"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $123 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $214 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.