Impetigo Treatment Cost

Typical costs:

• Patients seeking medical attention for impetigo would 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. Impetigo treatment typically is covered by health insurance. For patients without health insurance, an office visit typically costs $50-$200 or more.
• For minor infections[4] that haven't spread, keeping the skin clean and using over-the-counter aids, such as antibiotic ointment and nonstick dressing, may be enough to promote healing. These OTC products typically cost $5-$25. For example, Neosporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment[5] costs $6 at Drugstore.com, while Johnson & Johnson Soothing Non-Stick Dressing[6] costs $7.
• According to the American Academy of Family Physicians doctors commonly prescribe the topical prescription antibiotic ointment Mupirocin (Bactroban), which costs $62, or in more extensive cases, an oral antibiotic, which costs $5-$140 depending on whether a patient buys a brand name or its generic equivalent. For patients with health insurance, the typical out-of-pocket cost for drugs is a prescription drug copay that can cost $5- $30 or more.

• A doctor may be able to diagnose[7] impetigo by examining sores on the patient's skin and considering his or her medical history. The doctor may take a culture to rule out other conditions.
• Because scratching can spread the infection to other areas of the skin, it may help to cover fingernails or keep nails short.

• According to WebMD[8] , caretakers should avoid sharing towels, pillows, sheets, clothes, toys or other items with an infected person.

• Discount outlets such as Costco[9] and Walmart[10] often sell prescription and over-the-counter drugs at significant savings. Walmart, for example, has a prescription drug program[11] that includes certain generic drugs at commonly prescribed dosages.
• Many hospitals offer discounts of 30% of more to uninsured/cash-paying patients. At St. Joseph Hospital[12] 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.

• A family doctor or dermatologist can diagnose and prescribe treatment for impetigo. The American Board of Family Medicine offers a board-certified family physician locator[13] while the American Academy of Dermatology offers a dermatologist locator[14] . FindUrgentCare.com has an urgent care center locator[15] .
• The Mayo Clinic offers tips[16] to help patients with impetigo prepare for a doctor's appointment.

1.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/impetigo/DS00464/
2.  www.webmd.com/oral-health/understanding-strep-throat-basics
3.  www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/staph-infection-cellulitis
4.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/impetigo/DS00464/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies
5.  www.drugstore.com/neosporin-first-aid-antibiotic-ointment/qxp143288?catid=184304
6.  www.drugstore.com/johnson-and-johnson-soothing-non-stick-dressing/qxp214438?catid=...
7.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/impetigo/DS00464/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis
8.  www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/impetigo-overview?page=2
9.  www.costco.com/
10.  www.walmart.com/cp/pharmacy/5431
11.  www.walmart.com/cp/1078664
12.  www.sjo.org/For-Patients/Your-Hospital-Bill/Self-Pay-Discount-Program.aspx
13.  /www.theabfm.org
14.  www.aad.org/find-a-derm
15.  www.findurgentcare.com
16.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/impetigo/DS00464/DSECTION=preparing-for-your-appointment

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