Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 7,671 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $121 in Wyoming to $254 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 cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm (HCPCS code 11623) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $173.16, but hospitals typically charge $693.03 — 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 $173.16, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $34.63. 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 $135.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $254 | $1,060 | 12 | 26 | +46.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $222 | $328 | 5 | 12 | +28.3% |
| Hawaii | $205 | $700 | 25 | 58 | +18.1% |
| California | $200 | $663 | 721 | 2,166 | +15.6% |
| New York | $193 | $788 | 286 | 647 | +11.5% |
| Connecticut | $187 | $790 | 74 | 146 | +8.1% |
| Virginia | $185 | $773 | 228 | 694 | +7.1% |
| Colorado | $185 | $753 | 128 | 247 | +6.8% |
| New Mexico | $184 | $712 | 37 | 87 | +6.0% |
| New Hampshire | $182 | $1,000 | 40 | 72 | +5.2% |
| Illinois | $182 | $881 | 255 | 691 | +5.1% |
| New Jersey | $181 | $855 | 159 | 376 | +4.8% |
| Minnesota | $179 | $845 | 121 | 228 | +3.6% |
| Nevada | $179 | $604 | 51 | 155 | +3.4% |
| Arizona | $178 | $631 | 194 | 544 | +2.9% |
| Massachusetts | $177 | $896 | 169 | 490 | +2.4% |
| Washington | $175 | $629 | 161 | 319 | +1.0% |
| Florida | $175 | $589 | 754 | 2,710 | +1.0% |
| Wisconsin | $174 | $1,213 | 134 | 265 | +0.6% |
| District of Columbia | $174 | $893 | 13 | 89 | +0.6% |
| Montana | $174 | $612 | 25 | 65 | +0.6% |
| Michigan | $173 | $639 | 190 | 390 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $172 | $676 | 286 | 741 | -0.4% |
| Maryland | $172 | $708 | 156 | 588 | -0.6% |
| South Dakota | $172 | $618 | 38 | 58 | -0.9% |
| Texas | $171 | $623 | 514 | 1,676 | -1.4% |
| Tennessee | $170 | $570 | 198 | 466 | -1.9% |
| Utah | $169 | $512 | 62 | 127 | -2.4% |
| North Carolina | $167 | $628 | 275 | 772 | -3.5% |
| Ohio | $167 | $651 | 273 | 635 | -3.6% |
| Oregon | $167 | $706 | 101 | 215 | -3.7% |
| Oklahoma | $166 | $590 | 99 | 201 | -4.2% |
| Louisiana | $166 | $632 | 106 | 248 | -4.4% |
| Arkansas | $165 | $509 | 67 | 158 | -4.8% |
| Alabama | $162 | $556 | 143 | 354 | -6.4% |
| Georgia | $162 | $681 | 227 | 824 | -6.7% |
| North Dakota | $161 | $644 | 20 | 53 | -7.0% |
| Vermont | $161 | $646 | 20 | 52 | -7.0% |
| Missouri | $160 | $694 | 174 | 436 | -7.4% |
| Kansas | $160 | $750 | 124 | 245 | -7.9% |
| West Virginia | $159 | $581 | 45 | 125 | -8.0% |
| Idaho | $157 | $591 | 56 | 165 | -9.4% |
| Rhode Island | $156 | $727 | 16 | 26 | -9.8% |
| Iowa | $156 | $1,011 | 97 | 247 | -9.9% |
| Kentucky | $156 | $540 | 134 | 404 | -10.1% |
| Nebraska | $156 | $678 | 89 | 287 | -10.2% |
| Mississippi | $155 | $1,055 | 111 | 352 | -10.4% |
| Indiana | $155 | $812 | 160 | 478 | -10.5% |
| South Carolina | $155 | $653 | 163 | 782 | -10.5% |
| Maine | $153 | $801 | 33 | 58 | -11.5% |
| Delaware | $145 | $686 | 36 | 101 | -16.4% |
| Wyoming | $121 | $754 | 17 | 229 | -30.4% |
⚠️ 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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