Destruction of birthmark, more than 50.0 sq cm
Medicare pricing data for 175 providers across 15 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Destruction of birthmark, more than 50.0 sq cm (HCPCS code 17108) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $628.93, but hospitals typically charge $1,153 — a 1.8x 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 $628.93, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $125.79. 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 1.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $491.04 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $761 | $1,253 | 12 | 525 | +21.0% |
| Illinois | $675 | $1,256 | 5 | 188 | +7.4% |
| Massachusetts | $671 | $2,655 | 10 | 20 | +6.8% |
| Nevada | $634 | $1,200 | 1 | 114 | +0.8% |
| California | $624 | $1,070 | 37 | 2,242 | -0.8% |
| Arizona | $618 | $763 | 3 | 774 | -1.7% |
| Texas | $616 | $1,923 | 7 | 31 | -2.1% |
| Florida | $615 | $1,667 | 7 | 70 | -2.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $612 | $834 | 6 | 255 | -2.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $603 | $1,411 | 20 | 808 | -4.2% |
| Louisiana | $592 | $1,141 | 7 | 450 | -5.8% |
| Indiana | $577 | $1,510 | 3 | 32 | -8.2% |
| Mississippi | $573 | $1,637 | 4 | 93 | -9.0% |
| Maryland | $562 | $2,498 | 4 | 18 | -10.6% |
| Georgia | $497 | $4,322 | 8 | 43 | -20.9% |
⚠️ 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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