Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 11,513 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $65 in South Dakota to $161 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, 0.6-1.0 cm (HCPCS code 17261) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $118.29, but hospitals typically charge $298.42 — a 2.5x 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 $118.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $23.66. 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 2.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $89.14 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $161 | $538 | 9 | 49 | +36.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $145 | $158 | 10 | 26 | +22.5% |
| New Jersey | $140 | $312 | 307 | 2,991 | +17.9% |
| District of Columbia | $138 | $263 | 22 | 163 | +16.3% |
| Connecticut | $137 | $336 | 144 | 897 | +15.6% |
| New York | $136 | $382 | 624 | 4,502 | +15.2% |
| California | $136 | $299 | 1,013 | 11,043 | +15.0% |
| Maryland | $131 | $305 | 193 | 1,686 | +10.4% |
| Massachusetts | $126 | $444 | 403 | 3,842 | +6.4% |
| Colorado | $125 | $310 | 248 | 2,261 | +5.4% |
| Hawaii | $124 | $288 | 48 | 575 | +4.9% |
| Nevada | $122 | $283 | 68 | 544 | +3.4% |
| Illinois | $122 | $348 | 373 | 3,828 | +2.9% |
| Virginia | $121 | $245 | 289 | 3,970 | +2.2% |
| Rhode Island | $121 | $396 | 56 | 333 | +1.9% |
| Maine | $120 | $340 | 47 | 587 | +1.5% |
| Delaware | $120 | $271 | 28 | 224 | +1.4% |
| Texas | $120 | $302 | 754 | 6,924 | +1.2% |
| Oregon | $120 | $400 | 167 | 1,892 | +1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $119 | $271 | 521 | 5,814 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $118 | $256 | 1,230 | 22,084 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $117 | $306 | 329 | 3,738 | -0.9% |
| Louisiana | $116 | $271 | 125 | 667 | -2.0% |
| Arizona | $116 | $330 | 322 | 5,637 | -2.1% |
| Ohio | $115 | $295 | 370 | 3,030 | -3.1% |
| Michigan | $114 | $270 | 315 | 2,135 | -4.0% |
| Wyoming | $113 | $363 | 16 | 159 | -4.2% |
| Washington | $113 | $297 | 242 | 1,838 | -4.2% |
| Kansas | $113 | $273 | 97 | 1,062 | -4.7% |
| North Carolina | $112 | $278 | 472 | 5,791 | -5.2% |
| Kentucky | $112 | $293 | 159 | 2,313 | -5.4% |
| Missouri | $112 | $307 | 203 | 1,926 | -5.6% |
| New Mexico | $112 | $333 | 62 | 829 | -5.7% |
| Vermont | $111 | $283 | 26 | 298 | -6.4% |
| Montana | $111 | $305 | 54 | 453 | -6.4% |
| South Carolina | $110 | $280 | 187 | 3,862 | -6.7% |
| Alabama | $110 | $216 | 143 | 1,502 | -7.1% |
| Minnesota | $110 | $413 | 224 | 1,282 | -7.2% |
| Indiana | $110 | $276 | 215 | 3,052 | -7.2% |
| West Virginia | $109 | $292 | 56 | 570 | -8.2% |
| Utah | $108 | $261 | 142 | 1,329 | -8.5% |
| Mississippi | $108 | $232 | 92 | 1,153 | -8.8% |
| Tennessee | $108 | $271 | 263 | 3,580 | -8.8% |
| Iowa | $107 | $393 | 117 | 1,173 | -9.7% |
| Oklahoma | $105 | $253 | 107 | 1,441 | -10.8% |
| New Hampshire | $104 | $412 | 75 | 830 | -11.8% |
| Idaho | $103 | $290 | 71 | 504 | -12.8% |
| Nebraska | $103 | $331 | 84 | 1,075 | -13.1% |
| Arkansas | $103 | $212 | 96 | 1,676 | -13.3% |
| Wisconsin | $101 | $491 | 186 | 1,335 | -14.9% |
| North Dakota | $81 | $223 | 26 | 151 | -31.7% |
| South Dakota | $65 | $178 | 50 | 1,252 | -45.4% |
⚠️ 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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