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Scalded skin syndrome[1] is a skin infection in which strains of Staphylococcus bacteria[2] produce a poison that causes skin to blister and shed as if it had been scalded. It usually strikes babies and children under age 5 as well as people with depressed immune systems. Scalded skin syndrome can be life-threatening, so patients should seek immediate medical attention when symptoms[3] occur. Patients with the condition will often be treated in a hospital's burn unit.
Typical costs: |
- Some patients in need of medical attention for scalded skin syndrome start with an office visit to a primary care physician, which is typically covered by health insurance. For patients with health insurance, out-of-pocket costs typically consist of a copay of $10-$50 or more, or coinsurance of 10%-50% or more. For patients without health insurance, an office visit typically costs $50-$200 or more.
- However, because urgent care is required, many patients with scalded skin syndrome are admitted to a hospital's emergency room. For patients with health insurance, out-of-pocket cost for an emergency room visit typically consists of a copay, usually $50 -$150 or more, which often is waived if the patient is admitted to the hospital. Depending on the plan, costs might include coinsurance of 10%-50%.For patients without health insurance, an emergency room visit typically costs from $150 -$3,000 or more, depending on the severity of the condition.
- Treatment[4] typically consists of intravenously administering fluids and antibiotics to the hospitalized patient. A serious infection that requires hospitalization and IV antibiotics can cost $6,000 -$25,000 or more. At Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center[5] in Lincoln, Nebraska, it costs $200-$400 to administer a round of IV antibiotics, which could total several thousand dollars for multiple rounds of treatment.
Related articles: Biopsy, Staph Infection Treatment, Emergency Room Visit, Ambulance, Health Insurance
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What should be included: |
- A health care provider will take a skin biopsy and skin culture to test for the syndrome. Once diagnosed, patients will be admitted to the hospital's burn unit for large doses of intravenous antibiotics.
- With proper treatment[6] , the condition should clear up in five to seven days.
Additional costs: |
- Over-the-counter aids such as a moist compress or moisturizing ointment may help skin to feel more comfortable following treatment. These products typically cost $5-$30.
Discounts: |
- Many hospitals offer discounts of 30% of more to uninsured or cash-paying patients. At St. Joseph Hospital[7] in Orange, CA, for example, patients without health insurance may qualify for a 45% discount off billed charges. They'll also be offered an additional 10% discount if payment is made within 10 days of receiving a bill.
Shopping for scalded skin treatment: |
- FindUrgentCare.com offers an urgent care center locator[8] .
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a hospital comparison tool[9] that lists hospitals and whether they offer emergency services.
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Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
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External Resources: |
- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001352.htm
- www.mayoclinic.com/health/staph-infections/DS00973
- health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/medical/scalded-skin-syndrome2.htm
- health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/medical/scalded-skin-syndrome3.htm
- tp.chi.acelogicus.net/nese/Default.aspx
- health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/medical/scalded-skin-syndrome2.htm
- www.sjo.org/For-Patients/Your-Hospital-Bill/Self-Pay-Discount-Program.aspx
- www.findurgentcare.com
- www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/(S(nxgml5yn0ojfynhpghbmmcus))/search.aspx
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