Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 9,510 providers across 51 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 cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm (HCPCS code 11606) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $357.12, but hospitals typically charge $1,223 — 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 $357.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $71.42. 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 $280.23 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $419 | $1,487 | 892 | 2,852 | +17.2% |
| Alaska | $408 | $2,804 | 25 | 51 | +14.1% |
| District of Columbia | $406 | $1,595 | 19 | 124 | +13.6% |
| Wyoming | $404 | $1,034 | 22 | 120 | +13.2% |
| Maryland | $396 | $1,127 | 193 | 852 | +10.8% |
| Florida | $394 | $1,010 | 866 | 3,682 | +10.4% |
| New Jersey | $384 | $1,892 | 229 | 1,101 | +7.5% |
| New York | $379 | $1,594 | 403 | 1,302 | +6.1% |
| Hawaii | $379 | $938 | 34 | 111 | +6.1% |
| Connecticut | $376 | $1,271 | 93 | 237 | +5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $372 | $1,121 | 34 | 109 | +4.3% |
| Nevada | $372 | $869 | 66 | 177 | +4.3% |
| Massachusetts | $372 | $1,274 | 223 | 617 | +4.1% |
| Delaware | $366 | $1,059 | 43 | 199 | +2.4% |
| Virginia | $363 | $1,094 | 284 | 1,080 | +1.6% |
| Illinois | $359 | $1,381 | 356 | 1,160 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $359 | $1,439 | 171 | 351 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $358 | $1,256 | 271 | 978 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $355 | $1,043 | 561 | 1,620 | -0.7% |
| South Carolina | $342 | $1,198 | 191 | 619 | -4.3% |
| Washington | $338 | $1,048 | 214 | 439 | -5.3% |
| Indiana | $337 | $1,455 | 239 | 796 | -5.5% |
| Arizona | $336 | $998 | 217 | 656 | -5.9% |
| Michigan | $336 | $923 | 227 | 548 | -5.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $335 | $1,005 | 406 | 1,295 | -6.3% |
| New Mexico | $331 | $1,075 | 53 | 136 | -7.2% |
| Missouri | $331 | $1,173 | 209 | 589 | -7.3% |
| Utah | $331 | $892 | 68 | 109 | -7.4% |
| Minnesota | $323 | $1,516 | 135 | 294 | -9.6% |
| Idaho | $322 | $881 | 68 | 184 | -9.8% |
| West Virginia | $319 | $882 | 60 | 185 | -10.7% |
| Nebraska | $317 | $1,249 | 94 | 238 | -11.2% |
| New Hampshire | $317 | $1,364 | 60 | 143 | -11.3% |
| North Carolina | $317 | $1,090 | 316 | 924 | -11.3% |
| Ohio | $317 | $995 | 344 | 888 | -11.3% |
| Mississippi | $315 | $2,229 | 126 | 385 | -11.8% |
| Arkansas | $314 | $839 | 87 | 189 | -12.1% |
| Tennessee | $314 | $889 | 236 | 711 | -12.2% |
| Alabama | $313 | $973 | 168 | 519 | -12.3% |
| Kentucky | $313 | $871 | 188 | 473 | -12.3% |
| Iowa | $312 | $1,406 | 138 | 306 | -12.5% |
| Louisiana | $311 | $915 | 114 | 247 | -13.0% |
| Kansas | $310 | $1,092 | 145 | 386 | -13.2% |
| Oregon | $310 | $1,477 | 117 | 283 | -13.3% |
| Oklahoma | $309 | $930 | 129 | 363 | -13.5% |
| Vermont | $302 | $1,315 | 25 | 55 | -15.5% |
| South Dakota | $301 | $911 | 46 | 130 | -15.8% |
| North Dakota | $300 | $1,154 | 34 | 72 | -15.9% |
| Wisconsin | $300 | $2,138 | 177 | 398 | -16.0% |
| Maine | $295 | $1,068 | 43 | 121 | -17.4% |
| Montana | $287 | $907 | 38 | 72 | -19.6% |
⚠️ 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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