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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for wound healing costs range from $106.77 at ambulatory surgery centers to $198.70 at hospital outpatient facilities, making location verification essential before treatment.
About the analyst
Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy uses focused sound waves applied to the skin surface to promote healing of chronic wounds that haven't responded to standard treatments. Patients with diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, or other non-healing wounds typically receive this therapy. This procedure code 0512T is Category III (temporary), so prior authorization requirements vary significantly between payers and reimbursement may be limited.
Non-facility rate
$99
Office setting benchmark
Data sources
4
23 data points
Key insights for CPT 0512T
ASC vs hospital outpatient savings
$92Having this done at an ambulatory surgery center costs $107 vs $199 at a hospital outpatient
What this procedure costs across different settings
The same procedure can cost very different amounts depending on where it's performed. These are the Medicare-allowed amounts — what hospitals actually charge can be 3-10x higher.
| Setting | Medicare rate | vs lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Non-facility (office) | $99 | Lowest |
| Outpatient (APC) | $199 | +101% |
| Ambulatory surgery (ASC) | $107 | +8% |
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About this data
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, and CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (DRG weights). Regional adjustments use CMS Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). Hospital charges are from CMS Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files. All data is publicly available under federal law (45 CFR Part 180).
This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Actual costs depend on insurance coverage, negotiated rates, and individual circumstances.
Data: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS Inpatient PPS (IPPS), Outpatient PPS (OPPS), ASC Payment System, Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS), National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC). FY 2024 data. All publicly available from CMS.
Methodology: Facility rate applies when the procedure is performed in a hospital or ASC. Non-facility rate applies in a physician office. GPCI adjustments reflect regional cost-of-living differences.
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