Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 10,674 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 scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm (HCPCS code 11421) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $117.26, but hospitals typically charge $397.37 — a 3.4x 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 $117.26, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $23.45. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $88.20 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $158 | $640 | 21 | 30 | +34.4% |
| New York | $146 | $357 | 559 | 2,569 | +24.9% |
| Hawaii | $145 | $309 | 27 | 60 | +23.7% |
| New Mexico | $141 | $216 | 55 | 369 | +20.5% |
| New Jersey | $137 | $496 | 269 | 741 | +17.1% |
| Maryland | $126 | $540 | 265 | 527 | +7.8% |
| California | $124 | $350 | 780 | 2,305 | +5.6% |
| Wyoming | $123 | $387 | 19 | 38 | +5.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $122 | $353 | 523 | 1,233 | +4.4% |
| Connecticut | $122 | $434 | 121 | 183 | +3.9% |
| Nevada | $121 | $280 | 64 | 190 | +3.4% |
| Florida | $121 | $446 | 815 | 1,800 | +3.1% |
| Rhode Island | $120 | $393 | 47 | 63 | +2.7% |
| District of Columbia | $119 | $375 | 15 | 35 | +1.2% |
| Virginia | $118 | $399 | 322 | 612 | +0.4% |
| Delaware | $117 | $601 | 45 | 83 | -0.0% |
| Illinois | $116 | $491 | 516 | 967 | -1.1% |
| Tennessee | $115 | $331 | 279 | 604 | -1.5% |
| Michigan | $114 | $327 | 349 | 534 | -2.5% |
| Oregon | $114 | $378 | 106 | 181 | -2.7% |
| Montana | $113 | $316 | 36 | 64 | -3.9% |
| Nebraska | $112 | $376 | 107 | 200 | -4.7% |
| Texas | $112 | $522 | 681 | 1,448 | -4.9% |
| Colorado | $111 | $454 | 161 | 264 | -5.0% |
| Ohio | $111 | $328 | 382 | 717 | -5.4% |
| Oklahoma | $111 | $288 | 148 | 286 | -5.6% |
| Louisiana | $109 | $400 | 158 | 305 | -7.0% |
| Washington | $109 | $348 | 193 | 313 | -7.4% |
| Kansas | $108 | $409 | 175 | 325 | -7.7% |
| North Carolina | $108 | $394 | 353 | 548 | -7.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $108 | $130 | 14 | 75 | -7.9% |
| South Carolina | $107 | $321 | 218 | 467 | -9.0% |
| Wisconsin | $106 | $651 | 232 | 383 | -9.4% |
| Indiana | $106 | $449 | 306 | 530 | -9.6% |
| Minnesota | $104 | $521 | 210 | 304 | -11.0% |
| Kentucky | $104 | $436 | 127 | 213 | -11.2% |
| Alabama | $104 | $278 | 143 | 308 | -11.2% |
| Massachusetts | $104 | $346 | 308 | 1,602 | -11.4% |
| Arizona | $104 | $431 | 187 | 360 | -11.4% |
| Iowa | $103 | $437 | 139 | 241 | -12.4% |
| Georgia | $101 | $370 | 255 | 590 | -13.7% |
| Idaho | $100 | $283 | 52 | 88 | -14.5% |
| Utah | $100 | $299 | 83 | 122 | -14.5% |
| Arkansas | $100 | $265 | 114 | 311 | -14.8% |
| New Hampshire | $99 | $487 | 77 | 127 | -15.8% |
| Missouri | $99 | $433 | 201 | 319 | -16.0% |
| North Dakota | $97 | $349 | 28 | 59 | -17.6% |
| Maine | $96 | $427 | 52 | 67 | -18.2% |
| Vermont | $95 | $384 | 39 | 55 | -18.8% |
| Mississippi | $95 | $497 | 133 | 287 | -19.3% |
| South Dakota | $89 | $285 | 49 | 76 | -23.9% |
| West Virginia | $88 | $353 | 68 | 122 | -25.1% |
⚠️ 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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