Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 9,458 providers across 52 states
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, 2.1-3.0 cm (HCPCS code 17263) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $169.83, but hospitals typically charge $394.47 — a 2.3x 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 $169.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $33.97. 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 2.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $129.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $209 | $651 | 12 | 35 | +22.9% |
| New Jersey | $199 | $379 | 270 | 1,319 | +17.3% |
| District of Columbia | $198 | $322 | 12 | 39 | +16.9% |
| New York | $198 | $454 | 512 | 2,734 | +16.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $194 | $211 | 7 | 11 | +14.2% |
| Connecticut | $189 | $448 | 109 | 475 | +11.1% |
| Maryland | $188 | $404 | 169 | 1,089 | +10.8% |
| Hawaii | $187 | $343 | 33 | 118 | +10.4% |
| California | $185 | $395 | 860 | 5,208 | +8.8% |
| Delaware | $185 | $284 | 24 | 195 | +8.7% |
| Massachusetts | $183 | $551 | 281 | 1,333 | +7.9% |
| Rhode Island | $176 | $447 | 39 | 151 | +3.4% |
| Virginia | $175 | $372 | 239 | 1,431 | +2.9% |
| Illinois | $171 | $489 | 278 | 1,139 | +1.0% |
| Washington | $171 | $408 | 203 | 808 | +1.0% |
| Wyoming | $171 | $476 | 12 | 20 | +1.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $171 | $366 | 449 | 2,487 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $170 | $402 | 179 | 622 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $169 | $348 | 1,101 | 9,019 | -0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $169 | $501 | 55 | 370 | -0.7% |
| Texas | $168 | $405 | 612 | 2,640 | -1.2% |
| Missouri | $167 | $404 | 168 | 723 | -1.4% |
| Arizona | $167 | $388 | 281 | 1,601 | -1.7% |
| Louisiana | $167 | $339 | 80 | 303 | -1.9% |
| Oregon | $166 | $514 | 111 | 426 | -2.0% |
| Montana | $166 | $382 | 34 | 156 | -2.5% |
| Michigan | $165 | $394 | 258 | 878 | -2.7% |
| Nevada | $164 | $364 | 79 | 291 | -3.4% |
| Maine | $163 | $406 | 39 | 150 | -3.9% |
| North Carolina | $161 | $366 | 398 | 2,073 | -5.2% |
| Ohio | $160 | $407 | 320 | 1,156 | -5.6% |
| Georgia | $159 | $424 | 258 | 1,526 | -6.1% |
| South Carolina | $159 | $379 | 163 | 1,263 | -6.2% |
| Oklahoma | $155 | $378 | 105 | 418 | -8.5% |
| Minnesota | $155 | $532 | 161 | 476 | -8.7% |
| Tennessee | $154 | $370 | 204 | 898 | -9.4% |
| Kansas | $154 | $363 | 86 | 328 | -9.5% |
| Alabama | $154 | $356 | 98 | 583 | -9.6% |
| Kentucky | $153 | $295 | 136 | 932 | -9.9% |
| Indiana | $152 | $373 | 167 | 1,389 | -10.2% |
| West Virginia | $152 | $372 | 58 | 206 | -10.8% |
| New Mexico | $151 | $404 | 45 | 144 | -10.9% |
| Utah | $151 | $365 | 107 | 346 | -10.9% |
| Arkansas | $150 | $330 | 90 | 622 | -11.4% |
| Nebraska | $149 | $426 | 71 | 417 | -12.5% |
| Mississippi | $148 | $335 | 67 | 340 | -12.8% |
| Wisconsin | $147 | $715 | 134 | 424 | -13.7% |
| Iowa | $144 | $514 | 83 | 358 | -15.5% |
| Idaho | $135 | $335 | 64 | 200 | -20.5% |
| Vermont | $129 | $300 | 19 | 72 | -23.9% |
| North Dakota | $127 | $389 | 20 | 67 | -25.3% |
| South Dakota | $109 | $240 | 38 | 211 | -36.1% |
⚠️ 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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