Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 8,978 providers across 52 states
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
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm (HCPCS code 11404) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $149.74, but hospitals typically charge $649.14 — a 4.3x 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 $149.74, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.95. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $115.50 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $220 | $993 | 18 | 20 | +46.9% |
| Delaware | $209 | $836 | 48 | 112 | +39.5% |
| Maryland | $177 | $839 | 207 | 404 | +18.2% |
| California | $169 | $653 | 709 | 1,441 | +12.8% |
| New Jersey | $168 | $963 | 243 | 559 | +12.1% |
| Arkansas | $166 | $469 | 109 | 222 | +10.6% |
| Illinois | $165 | $813 | 405 | 732 | +10.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $161 | $578 | 402 | 776 | +7.7% |
| Connecticut | $161 | $749 | 74 | 121 | +7.6% |
| Colorado | $159 | $657 | 141 | 182 | +6.4% |
| New York | $158 | $797 | 499 | 960 | +5.6% |
| Kansas | $157 | $574 | 124 | 214 | +4.7% |
| Alabama | $156 | $565 | 156 | 282 | +3.9% |
| Mississippi | $154 | $720 | 119 | 207 | +3.0% |
| Indiana | $152 | $757 | 232 | 457 | +1.8% |
| Montana | $150 | $429 | 21 | 36 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $148 | $619 | 75 | 113 | -1.3% |
| Virginia | $147 | $556 | 240 | 613 | -1.6% |
| North Carolina | $146 | $600 | 289 | 456 | -2.7% |
| Florida | $145 | $638 | 849 | 1,769 | -3.2% |
| Hawaii | $144 | $490 | 22 | 31 | -3.6% |
| Missouri | $144 | $681 | 208 | 303 | -4.0% |
| Massachusetts | $143 | $676 | 245 | 499 | -4.4% |
| Oklahoma | $143 | $449 | 128 | 217 | -4.4% |
| New Mexico | $142 | $579 | 36 | 54 | -5.3% |
| Michigan | $142 | $535 | 262 | 380 | -5.3% |
| Georgia | $142 | $636 | 253 | 458 | -5.4% |
| Oregon | $141 | $556 | 70 | 108 | -5.8% |
| Wisconsin | $141 | $1,042 | 154 | 217 | -5.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $140 | $227 | 9 | 29 | -6.6% |
| Rhode Island | $140 | $526 | 18 | 25 | -6.7% |
| Texas | $139 | $638 | 663 | 1,133 | -7.4% |
| Minnesota | $138 | $702 | 122 | 160 | -7.6% |
| Washington | $138 | $508 | 143 | 213 | -7.8% |
| Louisiana | $138 | $559 | 130 | 243 | -8.1% |
| Ohio | $137 | $519 | 311 | 506 | -8.7% |
| Wyoming | $137 | $493 | 9 | 15 | -8.8% |
| Vermont | $136 | $445 | 20 | 27 | -9.0% |
| South Carolina | $135 | $611 | 174 | 306 | -9.8% |
| Tennessee | $135 | $503 | 214 | 387 | -9.8% |
| District of Columbia | $133 | $549 | 13 | 26 | -11.3% |
| Arizona | $129 | $492 | 184 | 335 | -13.6% |
| Utah | $127 | $397 | 45 | 71 | -15.5% |
| Iowa | $126 | $626 | 100 | 155 | -15.7% |
| Maine | $126 | $437 | 38 | 48 | -16.0% |
| Nevada | $124 | $461 | 61 | 125 | -17.3% |
| South Dakota | $124 | $368 | 36 | 54 | -17.5% |
| West Virginia | $123 | $470 | 63 | 129 | -17.6% |
| New Hampshire | $120 | $626 | 53 | 95 | -19.9% |
| Kentucky | $119 | $477 | 121 | 199 | -20.3% |
| North Dakota | $115 | $540 | 14 | 26 | -23.1% |
| Idaho | $113 | $419 | 36 | 48 | -24.7% |
⚠️ 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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