Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound
Medicare pricing data for 14,367 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $34 in Idaho to $85 in Puerto Rico. 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
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound (HCPCS code 17250) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $51.95, but hospitals typically charge $196.12 — a 3.8x 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 $51.95, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $10.39. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $40.73 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $85 | $107 | 7 | 47 | +63.7% |
| Wyoming | $76 | $278 | 12 | 36 | +46.9% |
| New York | $71 | $255 | 987 | 15,470 | +36.1% |
| District of Columbia | $68 | $268 | 33 | 368 | +31.1% |
| Delaware | $64 | $148 | 51 | 286 | +22.6% |
| Hawaii | $63 | $153 | 25 | 82 | +22.0% |
| New Jersey | $63 | $254 | 623 | 5,399 | +20.6% |
| California | $62 | $176 | 1,321 | 36,996 | +19.9% |
| Alaska | $61 | $373 | 29 | 79 | +18.0% |
| Maryland | $59 | $199 | 310 | 3,211 | +13.1% |
| Nevada | $58 | $127 | 71 | 866 | +11.6% |
| Utah | $58 | $130 | 78 | 485 | +11.2% |
| Virginia | $58 | $158 | 394 | 4,317 | +11.1% |
| Illinois | $58 | $198 | 561 | 5,055 | +10.7% |
| Vermont | $57 | $139 | 20 | 55 | +9.9% |
| Arizona | $57 | $162 | 260 | 1,346 | +9.0% |
| Colorado | $54 | $202 | 139 | 771 | +3.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $53 | $188 | 689 | 6,963 | +2.7% |
| Massachusetts | $53 | $204 | 436 | 4,107 | +1.4% |
| Rhode Island | $52 | $216 | 67 | 558 | -0.3% |
| Connecticut | $52 | $190 | 160 | 1,321 | -0.4% |
| Texas | $51 | $213 | 889 | 13,613 | -1.1% |
| Minnesota | $51 | $256 | 255 | 1,107 | -2.4% |
| Washington | $51 | $170 | 256 | 1,832 | -2.6% |
| Tennessee | $50 | $195 | 328 | 2,686 | -3.3% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $180 | 428 | 7,032 | -4.5% |
| Ohio | $49 | $163 | 624 | 4,474 | -5.4% |
| Missouri | $48 | $200 | 309 | 2,787 | -6.8% |
| Arkansas | $48 | $157 | 108 | 770 | -6.9% |
| Indiana | $47 | $187 | 355 | 3,585 | -9.4% |
| Michigan | $47 | $163 | 381 | 2,264 | -10.5% |
| Kansas | $46 | $164 | 119 | 686 | -11.4% |
| South Carolina | $46 | $165 | 238 | 3,186 | -11.6% |
| Oregon | $46 | $190 | 120 | 1,588 | -12.3% |
| Alabama | $45 | $142 | 147 | 1,150 | -12.5% |
| Mississippi | $45 | $138 | 136 | 1,462 | -12.7% |
| Florida | $45 | $205 | 1,371 | 63,152 | -12.8% |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $182 | 140 | 944 | -15.5% |
| Georgia | $43 | $170 | 371 | 4,807 | -16.7% |
| Montana | $43 | $160 | 40 | 247 | -17.9% |
| New Hampshire | $43 | $168 | 108 | 875 | -18.0% |
| Kentucky | $42 | $181 | 194 | 2,164 | -18.4% |
| West Virginia | $42 | $181 | 50 | 474 | -19.0% |
| Iowa | $41 | $217 | 165 | 1,397 | -20.5% |
| Louisiana | $41 | $167 | 248 | 12,320 | -20.7% |
| North Dakota | $41 | $228 | 60 | 239 | -21.0% |
| Wisconsin | $40 | $304 | 314 | 2,175 | -22.7% |
| Maine | $37 | $155 | 74 | 312 | -28.5% |
| South Dakota | $37 | $170 | 42 | 201 | -29.0% |
| Nebraska | $35 | $170 | 120 | 671 | -32.0% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $136 | 32 | 272 | -34.1% |
| Idaho | $34 | $130 | 62 | 543 | -34.5% |
⚠️ 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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