Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 9,350 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $89 in Georgia to $194 in Alaska. 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
Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS code 11442) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $122.25, but hospitals typically charge $490.16 — a 4.0x 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 $122.25, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.45. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $93.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $194 | $817 | 18 | 32 | +59.1% |
| Nevada | $151 | $338 | 59 | 330 | +23.7% |
| California | $144 | $419 | 709 | 3,181 | +17.5% |
| New York | $142 | $575 | 507 | 1,644 | +16.0% |
| New Jersey | $135 | $654 | 238 | 633 | +10.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $135 | $197 | 17 | 32 | +10.1% |
| Hawaii | $131 | $377 | 25 | 51 | +7.1% |
| District of Columbia | $129 | $508 | 14 | 75 | +5.6% |
| Connecticut | $128 | $572 | 109 | 229 | +4.8% |
| Maryland | $128 | $536 | 209 | 601 | +4.6% |
| Massachusetts | $127 | $531 | 251 | 814 | +4.3% |
| Virginia | $126 | $443 | 248 | 644 | +2.9% |
| New Mexico | $125 | $426 | 38 | 75 | +2.1% |
| Oregon | $125 | $465 | 94 | 192 | +2.0% |
| Florida | $124 | $422 | 768 | 1,831 | +1.1% |
| Illinois | $122 | $567 | 393 | 996 | -0.2% |
| Colorado | $121 | $515 | 152 | 317 | -1.0% |
| Wyoming | $120 | $466 | 8 | 17 | -1.7% |
| Oklahoma | $120 | $385 | 115 | 220 | -2.1% |
| Rhode Island | $119 | $412 | 26 | 44 | -2.5% |
| Texas | $119 | $471 | 592 | 1,394 | -2.8% |
| Louisiana | $118 | $423 | 134 | 240 | -3.5% |
| Minnesota | $117 | $613 | 163 | 274 | -4.0% |
| North Carolina | $117 | $446 | 296 | 610 | -4.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $116 | $479 | 478 | 1,271 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $116 | $385 | 228 | 466 | -5.0% |
| Michigan | $116 | $438 | 323 | 588 | -5.1% |
| Wisconsin | $115 | $804 | 219 | 460 | -5.6% |
| Utah | $115 | $370 | 62 | 117 | -5.7% |
| Arizona | $115 | $392 | 172 | 398 | -5.9% |
| Indiana | $115 | $577 | 241 | 711 | -6.0% |
| Kansas | $114 | $473 | 142 | 273 | -6.7% |
| Washington | $114 | $426 | 174 | 299 | -6.8% |
| Vermont | $114 | $303 | 13 | 19 | -6.9% |
| Alabama | $114 | $393 | 150 | 305 | -7.1% |
| West Virginia | $113 | $382 | 63 | 144 | -7.9% |
| Ohio | $112 | $431 | 321 | 697 | -8.0% |
| Arkansas | $112 | $407 | 92 | 179 | -8.0% |
| Nebraska | $112 | $474 | 98 | 249 | -8.4% |
| Delaware | $111 | $551 | 43 | 138 | -8.8% |
| Montana | $111 | $391 | 29 | 65 | -9.0% |
| South Dakota | $111 | $384 | 48 | 96 | -9.3% |
| New Hampshire | $111 | $552 | 60 | 130 | -9.6% |
| Maine | $110 | $435 | 58 | 112 | -9.9% |
| Kentucky | $110 | $388 | 133 | 234 | -10.2% |
| North Dakota | $109 | $465 | 37 | 92 | -10.9% |
| South Carolina | $107 | $422 | 172 | 401 | -12.1% |
| Iowa | $106 | $587 | 127 | 226 | -13.2% |
| Mississippi | $106 | $693 | 147 | 435 | -13.2% |
| Idaho | $101 | $360 | 57 | 103 | -17.5% |
| Missouri | $92 | $603 | 187 | 501 | -24.4% |
| Georgia | $89 | $556 | 226 | 953 | -27.1% |
⚠️ 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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