See exactly how much your practice is losing to wound care referrals — and how much you could keep.
Our calculator is based on real-world wound care economics and HMO financial models.
Wound care center visits typically cost $200-500+ each. Chronic wounds require an average of 8-12 visits. This adds up to $2,000-6,000 per patient.
We estimate $300-500 per wound for supplies, staff time, and overhead when treating in-house. Significantly lower than referral costs.
With proper training, 70-80% of wounds can be treated in-house. Complex cases (severe infections, surgical needs) still require referral.
The calculator shows referral cost savings. But there's more value you'll capture:
Better wound care improves HEDIS scores, especially for diabetic patients. Many HMO contracts tie 10-20% of compensation to quality metrics. Improved scores = bigger bonuses.
Lower referral costs improve your Medical Loss Ratio. If you have shared savings arrangements, keeping care in-house directly increases your share.
Patients prefer being treated by their own doctor rather than visiting a separate wound center. Higher satisfaction = better retention = more capitation revenue.
Offering in-house wound care makes your practice more attractive to HMOs and IPAs looking for comprehensive providers. Could lead to more covered lives.
Schedule a free consultation to get a detailed assessment of your practice's wound care opportunity.