Removal of Tissue from Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm or Less Cost in Wyoming
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 12 Wyoming hospitals. CPT 97597. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Wyoming
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 12 of 12 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Cigna | UHC | Aetna | BCBS | MultiPlan | First Health | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CONVERSE COUNTY DOUGLAS |
$70.68 | $78.91 | — | — | $72.60 | — | $90.00 | — | — |
| CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHEYENNE |
$108 | $47.44 | $31.24 | $84.90 | $137 | — | — | — | — |
| NIOBRARA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUSK |
$129 | $153 | $159 | $159 | $159 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL DISTRICT LOVELL |
$164 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | — | — | $54.00 | — |
| CAMPBELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GILLETTE |
$180 | $190 | — | — | $51.00 | — | — | — | $30.19 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER CASPER CASPER |
$204 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| STAR VALLEY HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS AFTON |
$231 | $323 | $33.87 | $33.87 | — | $28.79 | — | — | — |
| WESTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES NEWCASTLE |
$279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| IVINSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LARAMIE |
$283 | $266 | $269 | $272 | $266 | — | $269 | — | — |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SWEETWATER COUNTY ROCK SPRINGS |
$314 | $324 | $324 | $324 | — | — | — | — | $34.46 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BUFFALO |
$324 | $95.00 | $89.90 | $95.00 | $66.00 | $95.00 | — | $56.00 | — |
| ASPEN MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER ROCK SPRINGS |
$539 | — | $293 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 12 Wyoming hospitals above publish for Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 97597 in Wyoming, Medicare reimburses about $101 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Wyoming range from $70.68 to $539 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.0x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less cost in Wyoming?
- Cash prices for removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (CPT 97597) in Wyoming range from $70.68 to $539, with a median of $204. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less in Wyoming?
- The cheapest Wyoming hospital published cash price for this procedure is $70.68. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.