Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less
Medicare pricing data for 6,121 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $40 in South Dakota to $96 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
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less (HCPCS code 17260) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $72.89, but hospitals typically charge $222.38 — a 3.1x 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 $72.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.58. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $54.74 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $96 | $360 | 7 | 15 | +32.0% |
| New York | $86 | $288 | 315 | 1,143 | +18.3% |
| New Jersey | $85 | $268 | 193 | 974 | +16.6% |
| Connecticut | $82 | $244 | 61 | 140 | +11.9% |
| California | $80 | $201 | 521 | 1,822 | +10.3% |
| Montana | $80 | $294 | 18 | 37 | +9.2% |
| Massachusetts | $77 | $305 | 222 | 776 | +6.3% |
| Colorado | $77 | $228 | 143 | 405 | +6.2% |
| Maryland | $77 | $215 | 132 | 541 | +5.2% |
| Rhode Island | $77 | $239 | 39 | 120 | +5.2% |
| Nevada | $76 | $177 | 56 | 192 | +4.3% |
| District of Columbia | $75 | $204 | 11 | 36 | +3.5% |
| Maine | $75 | $237 | 18 | 68 | +2.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $74 | $227 | 260 | 1,005 | +2.1% |
| Virginia | $74 | $196 | 155 | 712 | +1.8% |
| Illinois | $74 | $230 | 184 | 836 | +1.5% |
| Vermont | $74 | $201 | 11 | 50 | +1.1% |
| Louisiana | $73 | $184 | 54 | 130 | +0.7% |
| Washington | $73 | $206 | 124 | 338 | -0.0% |
| Florida | $73 | $195 | 759 | 3,548 | -0.2% |
| Oregon | $72 | $235 | 80 | 318 | -0.9% |
| Georgia | $72 | $235 | 185 | 638 | -1.1% |
| Michigan | $71 | $219 | 152 | 386 | -1.9% |
| Arizona | $71 | $212 | 216 | 1,026 | -2.3% |
| Missouri | $71 | $262 | 89 | 269 | -2.7% |
| Utah | $71 | $154 | 50 | 188 | -2.7% |
| Texas | $71 | $233 | 377 | 1,207 | -2.9% |
| West Virginia | $70 | $226 | 38 | 190 | -3.6% |
| North Carolina | $70 | $210 | 217 | 687 | -3.9% |
| Delaware | $70 | $173 | 16 | 64 | -4.2% |
| Ohio | $70 | $191 | 171 | 559 | -4.4% |
| New Hampshire | $70 | $282 | 38 | 214 | -4.5% |
| Iowa | $69 | $347 | 42 | 88 | -5.5% |
| Alabama | $68 | $212 | 74 | 213 | -6.1% |
| South Carolina | $68 | $210 | 99 | 536 | -6.7% |
| Kentucky | $67 | $208 | 92 | 362 | -7.4% |
| Minnesota | $67 | $269 | 76 | 137 | -7.4% |
| Hawaii | $67 | $196 | 30 | 191 | -7.6% |
| Wyoming | $67 | $260 | 11 | 34 | -7.6% |
| Kansas | $67 | $186 | 52 | 187 | -8.3% |
| Mississippi | $67 | $193 | 59 | 183 | -8.6% |
| Wisconsin | $66 | $463 | 78 | 202 | -9.0% |
| Indiana | $66 | $251 | 116 | 449 | -9.2% |
| New Mexico | $66 | $225 | 38 | 163 | -9.9% |
| Tennessee | $65 | $184 | 142 | 565 | -10.9% |
| Idaho | $65 | $208 | 37 | 83 | -11.5% |
| North Dakota | $63 | $236 | 12 | 27 | -13.2% |
| Nebraska | $61 | $214 | 36 | 135 | -16.0% |
| Oklahoma | $60 | $185 | 64 | 368 | -17.9% |
| Arkansas | $55 | $131 | 48 | 197 | -23.9% |
| South Dakota | $40 | $140 | 17 | 279 | -44.8% |
⚠️ 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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