Most practices underestimate how much they're losing on wound care referrals. Use this detailed calculator to understand your true costs and see the potential return on investment from an in-house wound care program.
Unlike simplified calculators, this version breaks down the full picture: direct costs, hidden costs, and the realistic savings you can expect.
Detailed Wound Care ROI Calculator
📊 Your Practice Profile
Total HMO/capitated patients in your practice
Practice type affects wound prevalence estimates
🩹 Current Wound Referral Patterns
Count of unique wound patients sent to external wound centers
Total cost from initial eval through healing (typical range: $3,000-6,000)
🎯 Program Assumptions
Percentage of wounds manageable in-house with proper protocols
One-time cost for training, protocols, and initial supplies ($12K-25K typical)
Supplies + staff time per wound treated in-house (typical: $500-1,000)
📈 Your Projected Results
Current Annual Referral Cost
$210,000
Wounds Captured In-House
35 patients
In-House Treatment Cost
$24,500
Remaining Referral Cost
$63,000
Annual Savings
$122,500
717%
First-Year ROI
Payback period: 1.5 months
Understanding the Calculator
What Goes Into These Numbers
This calculator uses conservative, real-world assumptions based on data from Florida HMO practices:
- Wound prevalence: 2-4% of HMO patients have chronic wounds annually, depending on population demographics
- Referral costs: Based on actual claims data from wound centers in the Tampa Bay area
- Capture rates: Achievable with proper training; most practices reach 60-75%
- In-house costs: Includes supplies, staff time, and overhead allocation
What's Not Included (Upside)
This calculator focuses on direct cost savings but doesn't include several additional benefits:
- Quality bonus improvements from better HEDIS scores
- MLR improvements affecting contract negotiations
- Patient retention value (reduced leakage)
- Competitive advantage and new patient attraction
Including these factors, total ROI is often 2-3x higher than the calculator shows.
Benchmark: How Do You Compare?
Based on our work with Tampa Bay practices:
Small Practice
1,500 patients
$75K
Typical annual savings
Medium Practice
3,000 patients
$140K
Typical annual savings
Large Practice
5,000+ patients
$225K+
Typical annual savings
Ready for a Detailed Analysis?
This calculator provides estimates based on general assumptions. For a precise analysis based on your actual referral data and patient population, we offer complimentary practice assessments.
Our detailed analysis includes:
- Review of your actual wound referral claims data
- Analysis by wound type and complexity
- Custom capture rate estimates based on your staff capabilities
- Specific ROI projections for your practice
- Implementation recommendations
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Schedule a free consultation to get a detailed ROI analysis based on your practice's actual data.
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