When it comes to anything in healthcare it’s nearly impossible to get a straight answer on cost. And it’s no different in the advanced wound care industry.
Providers don’t share that information because they feel it isn’t important since patients (especially Medicare patients) typically don’t have an out-of-pocket cost. If you were to call and inquire about treatment costs from a mobile advanced wound care company similar to Rebirth Advanced Healing, you’d either get an answer of…
“I don’t know!”
Or…
“Well, it depends.”
And honestly? That’s true. There are many factors that dictate the cost of treatment in the advanced wound care industry, including:
- The size and severity of the wound
- What types of materials (advanced biologics) are used
- Number of treatments
- Current regulations that impact reimbursements
But just because they say “It depends…” or “It won’t cost you anything out of pocket,” doesn’t mean we can’t give you — and the general public — a clear idea of what to expect.
Here’s a General Advanced Wound Care Treatment Cost:
For a single advanced wound care treatment targeting a chronic wound that’s roughly 12 square centimeters in size (the average size of wounds we treat), it costs $2,000 to $3,000. That includes the cost of the placental graft and the mobile service to have a certified medical provider lay the graft and perform the treatment.
That cost for a single treatment increases or decreases based on the size of the wound, which dictates the size of the graft needed for the treatment.
In the world of advanced biologics, patients are able to receive 10 treatments over a 12-week period in order to improve or close their wound. That’s after 28 days of documented traditional care.
So, if a patient goes through 8-10 treatments, that total cost is roughly $20,000 to $30,000.
Now, the good news is that if you’re a Medicare beneficiary and the treatment is deemed medically necessary, you’ll likely pay $0 out of pocket.
That’s because the price of ignoring a chronic wound is too high for everyone involved. If left untreated, a chronic wound can lead to serious infections, hospitalizations, and even pricey, life-altering amputations. Not only does this dramatically impact a patient’s quality of life, but it also drives up costs of our entire healthcare system.
Advanced wound care may feel expensive upfront, but it’s far more cost-effective than 1) being stuck in a cycle of treating a non-healing wound, and 2) dealing with serious complications that could have been prevented.
Related: CMS Proposal 1832-P Risks Cutting Off Life-Saving Wound Care
Most Patients Don’t Pay Out of Pocket. Here’s Why.
As we’ve mentioned, Medicare patients with chronic wounds eligible for advanced wound care don’t pay a dime out of their pockets.
That’s because Medicare deems it medically necessary, and understands the cost of not treating a chronic wound. Providers bill Medicare for the material used (skin substitutes) and the provider’s time. As long as the documentation supports that treatment was needed, and that traditional wound care has not been effective, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) picks up the tab.
Medicaid is trickier because it varies state by state. In some states, coverage for skin substitutes is fairly comprehensive. In other states, it’s more restrictive. If you or a loved one are struggling with a chronic wound, it’s always smart to talk with a provider first to identify if your state’s Medicaid program covers skin substitutes.
Today, most private insurance providers don’t cover advanced biologics for chronic wounds.
Why It Feels So Expensive
If you feel like this type of wound care is expensive, you’re not alone. Advanced wound care has turned into a big business — and that’s part of the problem.
In many cases, the same treatment can cost a drastically different amount depending on the materials (grafts) used. That’s confusing for patients and costly for the system as a whole.
Over the past decade, reimbursement rates for materials like skin substitutes have grown significantly. And no regulations have been put into place to control the price of grafts from distributors.
Medicare essentially created a loophole that has allowed graft manufacturers to set their own prices with no evidence that one graft is better than the other. As a result, the market inflated. In 2024 Medicare reimbursed more than $10 billion for skin substitutes used to treat chronic wounds.
Additionally, bad actors in the industry have taken advantage of the system — some frauding the healthcare system out of billions of dollars. Thankfully, the Department of Justice has already started prosecuting those individuals.
“We started Rebirth because we saw how broken the system had become,” said Dr. Chris Mason, physician-owner of Rebirth Advanced Healing. “Too many patients were getting stuck in drawn-out treatment plans that prioritized billing over real healing. Our goal has always been to do what’s medically right so our patients can actually improve.”
At Rebirth Advanced Healing, our focus is on healing quickly and effectively, using ethically sourced grafts from responsible, patient-first distributors. The materials we use fall on the lower to middle end of the pricing spectrum, and we only use what’s medically necessary — and with no waste — to give our patients the best possible outcome.
Related: In the second quarter of 2025, 98.3% of our patients saw their chronic wounds improve.
What Matters More Than Cost? Results.
Now that you have a clearer understanding of what advanced wound care can cost, it’s important to remember that cost alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
The real question we’re focused on is: Are you actually healing?
Because if you’re not, that’s when the cost really starts to add up.
If you or a loved one are battling a chronic wound, fill out our referral form today.
Disclaimer: This blog is for general information only. It is not medical advice and does not determine or advise on benefits coverage. For medical concerns, talk to a healthcare provider. For benefits questions, contact the appropriate agency or your insurer.
