Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, more than 2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 1,833 providers across 42 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $43 in South Dakota to $159 in Maryland. 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 scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, more than 2.0 cm (HCPCS code 11308) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $120.25, but hospitals typically charge $245.16 — a 2.0x 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 $120.25, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.05. 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 2.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $91.11 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $159 | $260 | 29 | 109 | +32.0% |
| Washington | $147 | $193 | 24 | 287 | +22.4% |
| Connecticut | $144 | $283 | 18 | 30 | +19.9% |
| Florida | $143 | $282 | 140 | 795 | +18.7% |
| New York | $141 | $262 | 115 | 684 | +17.3% |
| Montana | $141 | $213 | 6 | 14 | +17.3% |
| Delaware | $141 | $222 | 11 | 21 | +16.9% |
| Oregon | $140 | $304 | 18 | 113 | +16.6% |
| New Hampshire | $139 | $456 | 9 | 15 | +15.6% |
| Nevada | $138 | $254 | 17 | 205 | +15.0% |
| New Jersey | $136 | $279 | 66 | 310 | +13.1% |
| Michigan | $132 | $274 | 47 | 106 | +9.4% |
| Virginia | $131 | $319 | 42 | 174 | +9.3% |
| California | $131 | $266 | 222 | 5,709 | +8.9% |
| Minnesota | $131 | $356 | 21 | 38 | +8.8% |
| Massachusetts | $129 | $302 | 33 | 121 | +7.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $127 | $251 | 113 | 460 | +5.5% |
| Colorado | $124 | $295 | 16 | 40 | +3.1% |
| Louisiana | $124 | $233 | 17 | 54 | +2.7% |
| Illinois | $122 | $269 | 97 | 3,672 | +1.9% |
| Oklahoma | $122 | $212 | 15 | 33 | +1.1% |
| Idaho | $121 | $318 | 9 | 19 | +0.6% |
| North Carolina | $121 | $270 | 60 | 164 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $118 | $232 | 77 | 243 | -2.1% |
| Texas | $118 | $244 | 87 | 324 | -2.1% |
| Kansas | $116 | $234 | 29 | 50 | -3.3% |
| Arizona | $116 | $263 | 28 | 359 | -3.7% |
| Georgia | $115 | $232 | 31 | 216 | -4.2% |
| West Virginia | $115 | $297 | 21 | 24 | -4.6% |
| Iowa | $114 | $352 | 14 | 15 | -4.9% |
| Nebraska | $114 | $264 | 19 | 74 | -5.1% |
| Tennessee | $111 | $302 | 22 | 30 | -8.0% |
| Utah | $111 | $267 | 11 | 14 | -8.1% |
| Indiana | $110 | $242 | 56 | 165 | -8.8% |
| South Carolina | $109 | $192 | 50 | 3,124 | -9.3% |
| Missouri | $106 | $259 | 34 | 94 | -12.2% |
| Arkansas | $102 | $231 | 20 | 42 | -15.2% |
| Wisconsin | $100 | $386 | 16 | 27 | -16.7% |
| Alabama | $96 | $264 | 30 | 86 | -20.2% |
| Mississippi | $95 | $224 | 7 | 155 | -21.0% |
| Kentucky | $72 | $158 | 20 | 1,601 | -40.0% |
| South Dakota | $43 | $148 | 6 | 13 | -64.0% |
⚠️ 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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