Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 3,068 providers across 46 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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, 3.1-4.0 cm (HCPCS code 17264) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $183.78, but hospitals typically charge $418.59 — 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 $183.78, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.76. 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 $140.00 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $218 | $381 | 93 | 204 | +18.9% |
| New York | $216 | $468 | 174 | 505 | +17.3% |
| Massachusetts | $208 | $610 | 87 | 174 | +13.3% |
| Connecticut | $203 | $508 | 39 | 83 | +10.7% |
| Washington | $198 | $436 | 63 | 106 | +7.9% |
| Maryland | $198 | $464 | 72 | 195 | +7.7% |
| Rhode Island | $196 | $466 | 13 | 32 | +6.6% |
| Virginia | $196 | $442 | 69 | 144 | +6.6% |
| Delaware | $196 | $354 | 8 | 17 | +6.5% |
| Illinois | $196 | $488 | 85 | 177 | +6.4% |
| Louisiana | $190 | $372 | 21 | 37 | +3.2% |
| New Hampshire | $189 | $510 | 22 | 44 | +3.0% |
| Florida | $187 | $379 | 399 | 1,179 | +1.8% |
| Colorado | $186 | $448 | 65 | 96 | +1.4% |
| Oregon | $186 | $520 | 33 | 48 | +0.9% |
| Hawaii | $185 | $379 | 9 | 17 | +0.7% |
| Texas | $185 | $436 | 155 | 321 | +0.7% |
| Missouri | $185 | $372 | 51 | 86 | +0.4% |
| Michigan | $185 | $431 | 65 | 94 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $181 | $412 | 88 | 218 | -1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $180 | $409 | 134 | 271 | -2.0% |
| Wisconsin | $178 | $834 | 34 | 49 | -3.1% |
| Ohio | $177 | $460 | 85 | 160 | -3.6% |
| Nevada | $177 | $413 | 19 | 72 | -3.7% |
| Montana | $176 | $383 | 13 | 31 | -4.1% |
| California | $176 | $389 | 300 | 1,170 | -4.2% |
| South Carolina | $175 | $412 | 71 | 178 | -4.6% |
| North Carolina | $175 | $403 | 139 | 240 | -5.0% |
| Utah | $174 | $367 | 28 | 42 | -5.3% |
| Georgia | $174 | $445 | 107 | 249 | -5.5% |
| Nebraska | $173 | $435 | 29 | 69 | -6.1% |
| Maine | $172 | $379 | 14 | 22 | -6.2% |
| Oklahoma | $171 | $382 | 37 | 68 | -6.8% |
| Arkansas | $170 | $344 | 32 | 92 | -7.7% |
| Kansas | $168 | $377 | 30 | 58 | -8.7% |
| Kentucky | $168 | $325 | 45 | 118 | -8.8% |
| Iowa | $168 | $570 | 22 | 49 | -8.8% |
| Tennessee | $166 | $393 | 62 | 123 | -9.4% |
| South Dakota | $165 | $486 | 11 | 11 | -10.4% |
| Indiana | $164 | $382 | 73 | 214 | -10.6% |
| Minnesota | $162 | $555 | 31 | 42 | -12.0% |
| Alabama | $162 | $345 | 36 | 127 | -12.1% |
| New Mexico | $155 | $430 | 14 | 24 | -15.4% |
| West Virginia | $151 | $397 | 18 | 27 | -17.9% |
| Idaho | $143 | $358 | 18 | 28 | -22.0% |
| Mississippi | $131 | $350 | 26 | 86 | -28.5% |
⚠️ 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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