Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 6,208 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, 2.1-3.0 cm (HCPCS code 11423) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $134.64, but hospitals typically charge $452.38 — 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 $134.64, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $26.93. 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 $102.13 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $168 | $784 | 15 | 23 | +24.7% |
| Connecticut | $152 | $538 | 69 | 110 | +12.6% |
| New York | $148 | $575 | 361 | 687 | +10.2% |
| North Carolina | $146 | $399 | 242 | 502 | +8.8% |
| Illinois | $145 | $545 | 272 | 545 | +7.8% |
| Massachusetts | $145 | $595 | 168 | 306 | +7.6% |
| Maryland | $144 | $503 | 128 | 238 | +6.8% |
| New Jersey | $143 | $511 | 177 | 312 | +6.1% |
| Louisiana | $140 | $355 | 92 | 157 | +3.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $139 | $393 | 253 | 559 | +3.6% |
| Kansas | $139 | $433 | 74 | 122 | +3.0% |
| Arkansas | $138 | $347 | 61 | 119 | +2.6% |
| California | $138 | $414 | 518 | 1,041 | +2.4% |
| Florida | $138 | $395 | 552 | 1,131 | +2.3% |
| Michigan | $138 | $407 | 180 | 270 | +2.2% |
| Oklahoma | $137 | $396 | 78 | 127 | +1.7% |
| South Carolina | $137 | $369 | 144 | 399 | +1.6% |
| Vermont | $136 | $423 | 8 | 14 | +1.3% |
| Rhode Island | $136 | $541 | 22 | 30 | +0.9% |
| Mississippi | $136 | $392 | 64 | 129 | +0.8% |
| Wyoming | $135 | $458 | 11 | 21 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $134 | $211 | 17 | 30 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $133 | $426 | 160 | 360 | -1.6% |
| Delaware | $132 | $483 | 25 | 53 | -2.3% |
| Wisconsin | $131 | $908 | 107 | 163 | -2.5% |
| Nebraska | $131 | $466 | 59 | 98 | -2.7% |
| South Dakota | $131 | $415 | 17 | 30 | -3.0% |
| Ohio | $131 | $408 | 208 | 348 | -3.1% |
| Minnesota | $130 | $664 | 84 | 103 | -3.3% |
| Colorado | $130 | $465 | 101 | 144 | -3.6% |
| New Hampshire | $130 | $599 | 41 | 70 | -3.7% |
| Hawaii | $129 | $461 | 13 | 22 | -3.9% |
| Texas | $129 | $452 | 464 | 907 | -4.1% |
| Alabama | $129 | $364 | 86 | 145 | -4.3% |
| Indiana | $128 | $438 | 153 | 260 | -4.6% |
| District of Columbia | $128 | $455 | 16 | 24 | -5.3% |
| Washington | $126 | $451 | 117 | 168 | -6.2% |
| Utah | $126 | $356 | 44 | 55 | -6.7% |
| Oregon | $125 | $469 | 59 | 93 | -6.8% |
| Montana | $123 | $389 | 18 | 28 | -8.9% |
| Maine | $123 | $479 | 21 | 23 | -8.9% |
| New Mexico | $122 | $481 | 25 | 32 | -9.3% |
| Tennessee | $121 | $382 | 157 | 248 | -9.9% |
| Georgia | $120 | $444 | 174 | 326 | -10.9% |
| Missouri | $120 | $450 | 117 | 197 | -10.9% |
| Iowa | $119 | $611 | 69 | 114 | -11.7% |
| North Dakota | $118 | $516 | 18 | 25 | -12.1% |
| Nevada | $118 | $412 | 47 | 103 | -12.7% |
| Kentucky | $112 | $403 | 78 | 149 | -16.6% |
| Arizona | $111 | $425 | 152 | 283 | -17.4% |
| Idaho | $107 | $364 | 36 | 54 | -20.4% |
| West Virginia | $107 | $389 | 34 | 77 | -20.6% |
⚠️ 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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