Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 5,217 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $116 in Maine to $244 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 face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm (HCPCS code 11641) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $153.34, but hospitals typically charge $548.69 — a 3.6x 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 $153.34, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $30.67. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $117.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $244 | $967 | 9 | 15 | +59.0% |
| New Mexico | $202 | $420 | 20 | 91 | +31.7% |
| Hawaii | $195 | $485 | 25 | 156 | +27.4% |
| New Jersey | $195 | $647 | 84 | 233 | +26.9% |
| Nevada | $194 | $460 | 21 | 123 | +26.3% |
| Maryland | $185 | $623 | 86 | 389 | +20.9% |
| California | $184 | $536 | 465 | 1,718 | +20.3% |
| Vermont | $174 | $569 | 4 | 33 | +13.4% |
| Connecticut | $172 | $582 | 65 | 121 | +11.9% |
| Virginia | $169 | $509 | 162 | 565 | +10.4% |
| Massachusetts | $164 | $632 | 113 | 262 | +6.9% |
| New York | $163 | $673 | 210 | 512 | +6.3% |
| Oklahoma | $162 | $445 | 78 | 206 | +5.7% |
| Washington | $162 | $540 | 104 | 206 | +5.6% |
| District of Columbia | $161 | $634 | 11 | 41 | +5.0% |
| Arizona | $161 | $494 | 98 | 380 | +5.0% |
| Texas | $160 | $490 | 278 | 855 | +4.5% |
| Utah | $159 | $406 | 45 | 166 | +4.0% |
| Michigan | $157 | $516 | 141 | 292 | +2.7% |
| Minnesota | $157 | $673 | 75 | 123 | +2.4% |
| Kentucky | $157 | $426 | 82 | 228 | +2.3% |
| Illinois | $156 | $692 | 233 | 646 | +2.0% |
| North Dakota | $155 | $486 | 26 | 54 | +1.3% |
| Montana | $153 | $493 | 22 | 52 | +0.0% |
| Oregon | $153 | $619 | 76 | 246 | -0.2% |
| Ohio | $153 | $465 | 188 | 429 | -0.4% |
| Kansas | $153 | $579 | 107 | 322 | -0.4% |
| Nebraska | $151 | $488 | 69 | 244 | -1.5% |
| Wyoming | $150 | $734 | 14 | 88 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $150 | $520 | 236 | 556 | -2.3% |
| Idaho | $149 | $450 | 31 | 85 | -2.6% |
| Alabama | $148 | $454 | 100 | 425 | -3.6% |
| North Carolina | $147 | $524 | 162 | 495 | -4.0% |
| Louisiana | $146 | $650 | 92 | 292 | -4.6% |
| Tennessee | $145 | $416 | 139 | 636 | -5.6% |
| Arkansas | $145 | $443 | 54 | 137 | -5.6% |
| Colorado | $145 | $580 | 83 | 270 | -5.7% |
| Delaware | $144 | $447 | 15 | 48 | -6.2% |
| Florida | $143 | $497 | 415 | 1,848 | -7.1% |
| New Hampshire | $142 | $747 | 25 | 52 | -7.2% |
| Wisconsin | $138 | $910 | 103 | 205 | -10.3% |
| Mississippi | $134 | $729 | 98 | 480 | -12.8% |
| Iowa | $134 | $779 | 94 | 209 | -12.9% |
| Indiana | $132 | $560 | 139 | 498 | -14.2% |
| South Carolina | $131 | $519 | 100 | 350 | -14.6% |
| West Virginia | $129 | $477 | 35 | 151 | -15.9% |
| South Dakota | $125 | $370 | 34 | 93 | -18.8% |
| Missouri | $122 | $579 | 122 | 378 | -20.2% |
| Georgia | $116 | $552 | 136 | 898 | -24.3% |
| Maine | $116 | $505 | 30 | 50 | -24.7% |
⚠️ 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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