Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 10,053 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 cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS code 11622) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $140.52, but hospitals typically charge $547.57 — a 3.9x 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 $140.52, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $28.10. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $109.85 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $178 | $932 | 19 | 58 | +26.5% |
| New Jersey | $168 | $599 | 210 | 637 | +19.8% |
| California | $164 | $534 | 965 | 4,763 | +16.8% |
| Hawaii | $163 | $549 | 32 | 208 | +16.0% |
| Maryland | $157 | $649 | 207 | 954 | +11.7% |
| Nevada | $155 | $494 | 70 | 337 | +9.9% |
| Connecticut | $154 | $685 | 96 | 212 | +9.7% |
| North Dakota | $153 | $564 | 29 | 69 | +9.1% |
| New York | $153 | $639 | 352 | 988 | +8.8% |
| Illinois | $152 | $627 | 348 | 1,415 | +8.3% |
| Rhode Island | $148 | $613 | 23 | 68 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $146 | $537 | 284 | 1,446 | +4.2% |
| Arkansas | $145 | $466 | 83 | 350 | +3.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $145 | $284 | 8 | 36 | +3.2% |
| District of Columbia | $145 | $569 | 19 | 129 | +2.9% |
| Colorado | $143 | $581 | 182 | 692 | +1.5% |
| Florida | $142 | $498 | 981 | 6,434 | +1.3% |
| Massachusetts | $140 | $773 | 256 | 881 | -0.1% |
| New Mexico | $140 | $537 | 55 | 226 | -0.7% |
| Arizona | $139 | $531 | 260 | 1,383 | -1.2% |
| Nebraska | $139 | $540 | 89 | 469 | -1.2% |
| Vermont | $139 | $455 | 24 | 76 | -1.2% |
| Michigan | $137 | $533 | 259 | 817 | -2.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $137 | $501 | 412 | 1,522 | -2.4% |
| Washington | $137 | $551 | 239 | 817 | -2.4% |
| Alabama | $137 | $436 | 178 | 1,092 | -2.7% |
| Georgia | $136 | $498 | 297 | 1,829 | -3.0% |
| Ohio | $136 | $551 | 310 | 1,296 | -3.5% |
| Oklahoma | $134 | $463 | 122 | 479 | -4.6% |
| Texas | $134 | $515 | 700 | 3,262 | -4.7% |
| Minnesota | $133 | $659 | 166 | 442 | -5.1% |
| Tennessee | $133 | $455 | 245 | 986 | -5.3% |
| Louisiana | $133 | $620 | 144 | 643 | -5.3% |
| Kentucky | $133 | $454 | 138 | 493 | -5.4% |
| Montana | $133 | $547 | 50 | 283 | -5.6% |
| Oregon | $132 | $621 | 149 | 666 | -5.7% |
| Delaware | $132 | $419 | 41 | 246 | -5.8% |
| North Carolina | $132 | $501 | 406 | 2,016 | -6.3% |
| South Carolina | $131 | $510 | 190 | 1,474 | -6.6% |
| Utah | $131 | $458 | 88 | 310 | -7.0% |
| New Hampshire | $130 | $878 | 50 | 148 | -7.6% |
| Kansas | $129 | $514 | 136 | 771 | -8.1% |
| West Virginia | $129 | $474 | 60 | 166 | -8.4% |
| Indiana | $129 | $672 | 210 | 785 | -8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $125 | $999 | 187 | 585 | -11.4% |
| Missouri | $124 | $542 | 203 | 830 | -11.6% |
| Mississippi | $124 | $655 | 115 | 786 | -11.9% |
| Maine | $120 | $613 | 39 | 106 | -14.4% |
| Iowa | $118 | $677 | 143 | 517 | -15.7% |
| Idaho | $115 | $517 | 83 | 420 | -18.0% |
| Wyoming | $112 | $573 | 16 | 272 | -20.5% |
| South Dakota | $110 | $363 | 43 | 137 | -21.8% |
⚠️ 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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