Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 3,822 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $69 in South Dakota to $154 in Connecticut. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 2.0 cm (HCPCS code 11303) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $127.50, but hospitals typically charge $284.14 — a 2.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $127.50, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $25.50. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 2.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $96.08 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $154 | $323 | 31 | 92 | +20.7% |
| Maryland | $154 | $300 | 63 | 204 | +20.4% |
| District of Columbia | $152 | $296 | 12 | 17 | +18.9% |
| Hawaii | $148 | $274 | 7 | 13 | +16.3% |
| Delaware | $147 | $242 | 17 | 62 | +15.1% |
| New Jersey | $146 | $298 | 135 | 1,204 | +14.4% |
| New York | $146 | $287 | 222 | 1,511 | +14.2% |
| Illinois | $141 | $356 | 157 | 423 | +10.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $141 | $266 | 235 | 760 | +10.2% |
| Washington | $138 | $283 | 71 | 127 | +8.4% |
| Rhode Island | $136 | $363 | 12 | 32 | +6.7% |
| Michigan | $136 | $267 | 113 | 191 | +6.6% |
| Montana | $136 | $239 | 13 | 52 | +6.6% |
| Wyoming | $135 | $410 | 13 | 45 | +5.7% |
| Nevada | $134 | $363 | 22 | 95 | +5.0% |
| Louisiana | $134 | $253 | 34 | 103 | +4.8% |
| Texas | $134 | $305 | 205 | 611 | +4.8% |
| California | $133 | $323 | 351 | 2,668 | +4.5% |
| Virginia | $132 | $328 | 115 | 441 | +3.9% |
| Massachusetts | $132 | $427 | 71 | 239 | +3.8% |
| New Mexico | $132 | $270 | 16 | 36 | +3.7% |
| Utah | $132 | $297 | 33 | 45 | +3.5% |
| Oklahoma | $129 | $260 | 35 | 66 | +1.5% |
| Tennessee | $129 | $277 | 60 | 104 | +1.1% |
| Oregon | $129 | $415 | 31 | 83 | +1.1% |
| Colorado | $129 | $247 | 49 | 159 | +0.9% |
| New Hampshire | $128 | $410 | 23 | 47 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $128 | $345 | 52 | 130 | +0.4% |
| Missouri | $127 | $318 | 65 | 224 | -0.3% |
| Idaho | $125 | $298 | 22 | 54 | -1.6% |
| Ohio | $125 | $268 | 170 | 428 | -1.9% |
| Alabama | $123 | $246 | 69 | 195 | -3.2% |
| North Carolina | $123 | $301 | 123 | 277 | -3.8% |
| Indiana | $122 | $243 | 115 | 490 | -4.0% |
| Iowa | $122 | $328 | 37 | 54 | -4.0% |
| Wisconsin | $122 | $566 | 70 | 106 | -4.2% |
| Arizona | $122 | $299 | 64 | 840 | -4.4% |
| South Carolina | $121 | $262 | 78 | 241 | -5.2% |
| Kansas | $120 | $251 | 54 | 129 | -6.2% |
| Georgia | $119 | $259 | 82 | 338 | -6.7% |
| Florida | $119 | $230 | 335 | 1,534 | -6.8% |
| Arkansas | $118 | $232 | 49 | 126 | -7.3% |
| West Virginia | $117 | $305 | 40 | 88 | -8.1% |
| North Dakota | $116 | $323 | 15 | 22 | -8.8% |
| Maine | $114 | $286 | 12 | 18 | -10.8% |
| Nebraska | $108 | $301 | 45 | 208 | -15.1% |
| Mississippi | $104 | $214 | 14 | 247 | -18.2% |
| Kentucky | $88 | $172 | 52 | 1,226 | -31.3% |
| Vermont | $85 | $196 | 13 | 30 | -33.5% |
| South Dakota | $69 | $149 | 22 | 61 | -45.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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