Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 15,434 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $88 in South Dakota to $189 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, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS code 17262) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $149.68, but hospitals typically charge $364.04 — a 2.4x 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 $149.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.94. 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 2.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $113.50 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $189 | $605 | 16 | 258 | +26.0% |
| New Jersey | $179 | $370 | 426 | 7,194 | +19.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $174 | $182 | 16 | 110 | +16.5% |
| New York | $173 | $435 | 895 | 11,387 | +15.4% |
| Connecticut | $170 | $413 | 207 | 2,568 | +13.9% |
| District of Columbia | $170 | $345 | 27 | 340 | +13.5% |
| California | $167 | $362 | 1,317 | 25,604 | +11.4% |
| Maryland | $165 | $374 | 279 | 4,797 | +10.6% |
| Massachusetts | $160 | $534 | 497 | 7,943 | +7.1% |
| Hawaii | $160 | $338 | 60 | 1,105 | +6.6% |
| Delaware | $159 | $299 | 40 | 1,374 | +6.0% |
| Virginia | $156 | $317 | 397 | 9,141 | +4.4% |
| Rhode Island | $154 | $439 | 80 | 736 | +3.0% |
| Colorado | $153 | $379 | 324 | 4,854 | +2.5% |
| Illinois | $153 | $425 | 512 | 6,648 | +2.2% |
| Nevada | $153 | $329 | 105 | 1,372 | +1.9% |
| Oregon | $152 | $464 | 202 | 3,301 | +1.5% |
| Florida | $151 | $325 | 1,635 | 57,173 | +0.6% |
| Washington | $150 | $375 | 350 | 4,890 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $150 | $381 | 1,069 | 16,412 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $149 | $329 | 685 | 14,396 | -0.2% |
| Arizona | $147 | $381 | 434 | 12,955 | -2.1% |
| Maine | $146 | $398 | 62 | 1,449 | -2.6% |
| Michigan | $146 | $345 | 438 | 5,925 | -2.7% |
| Wyoming | $145 | $453 | 23 | 186 | -2.8% |
| Louisiana | $145 | $309 | 156 | 1,542 | -2.9% |
| Missouri | $145 | $392 | 269 | 4,743 | -3.0% |
| Ohio | $145 | $357 | 525 | 7,054 | -3.0% |
| Georgia | $145 | $370 | 445 | 8,558 | -3.2% |
| Montana | $142 | $348 | 70 | 1,057 | -5.0% |
| North Carolina | $141 | $347 | 621 | 13,957 | -5.7% |
| Oklahoma | $140 | $346 | 145 | 2,517 | -6.5% |
| Kansas | $140 | $360 | 141 | 2,292 | -6.6% |
| Kentucky | $139 | $328 | 206 | 4,592 | -6.9% |
| New Hampshire | $139 | $484 | 90 | 2,162 | -7.1% |
| South Carolina | $139 | $336 | 238 | 7,604 | -7.3% |
| New Mexico | $138 | $400 | 77 | 1,133 | -7.7% |
| Minnesota | $136 | $508 | 311 | 3,148 | -9.1% |
| Indiana | $136 | $335 | 258 | 6,636 | -9.2% |
| Tennessee | $136 | $345 | 337 | 6,297 | -9.3% |
| Alabama | $135 | $304 | 187 | 3,779 | -9.7% |
| Utah | $135 | $326 | 176 | 2,157 | -9.8% |
| Mississippi | $135 | $279 | 104 | 2,041 | -9.9% |
| West Virginia | $134 | $328 | 79 | 913 | -10.6% |
| Iowa | $133 | $485 | 148 | 2,625 | -11.5% |
| Arkansas | $132 | $289 | 128 | 4,055 | -11.9% |
| Nebraska | $131 | $400 | 109 | 1,918 | -12.6% |
| Wisconsin | $127 | $604 | 258 | 3,175 | -15.2% |
| Idaho | $120 | $304 | 102 | 1,318 | -19.8% |
| Vermont | $119 | $286 | 32 | 738 | -20.3% |
| North Dakota | $112 | $325 | 38 | 556 | -25.3% |
| South Dakota | $88 | $211 | 61 | 2,586 | -41.3% |
⚠️ 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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