Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less
Medicare pricing data for 3,347 providers across 49 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 scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less (HCPCS code 17270) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $124.94, but hospitals typically charge $305.64 — 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 $124.94, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.99. 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 $94.01 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $138 | $322 | 107 | 317 | +10.7% |
| Maryland | $136 | $299 | 72 | 226 | +9.2% |
| Washington | $135 | $299 | 55 | 85 | +8.4% |
| California | $135 | $257 | 277 | 798 | +8.0% |
| Connecticut | $134 | $320 | 22 | 31 | +7.3% |
| Hawaii | $133 | $276 | 16 | 43 | +6.3% |
| Delaware | $133 | $310 | 11 | 23 | +6.1% |
| Virginia | $132 | $253 | 71 | 171 | +5.9% |
| Massachusetts | $131 | $449 | 97 | 246 | +4.8% |
| Illinois | $131 | $319 | 107 | 304 | +4.7% |
| Rhode Island | $130 | $355 | 18 | 40 | +4.0% |
| Colorado | $130 | $306 | 79 | 151 | +3.9% |
| Louisiana | $128 | $261 | 40 | 79 | +2.8% |
| New York | $128 | $435 | 179 | 465 | +2.4% |
| District of Columbia | $128 | $439 | 3 | 14 | +2.3% |
| Florida | $128 | $277 | 419 | 1,032 | +2.1% |
| Michigan | $128 | $281 | 67 | 120 | +2.1% |
| Nevada | $128 | $273 | 31 | 87 | +2.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $126 | $292 | 143 | 328 | +0.7% |
| Arizona | $125 | $311 | 134 | 317 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $123 | $336 | 14 | 27 | -1.3% |
| Texas | $123 | $309 | 205 | 461 | -1.6% |
| Kentucky | $123 | $270 | 53 | 130 | -1.6% |
| Montana | $123 | $359 | 11 | 14 | -1.7% |
| Ohio | $122 | $278 | 83 | 206 | -2.0% |
| West Virginia | $122 | $323 | 28 | 85 | -2.3% |
| New Mexico | $122 | $316 | 23 | 72 | -2.3% |
| Missouri | $121 | $348 | 53 | 102 | -2.9% |
| Georgia | $121 | $314 | 95 | 229 | -3.4% |
| New Hampshire | $120 | $476 | 29 | 57 | -4.2% |
| Kansas | $120 | $336 | 40 | 100 | -4.2% |
| Oregon | $119 | $373 | 48 | 149 | -4.4% |
| South Carolina | $119 | $293 | 56 | 197 | -4.6% |
| Iowa | $119 | $458 | 27 | 42 | -5.1% |
| North Carolina | $118 | $315 | 141 | 364 | -5.4% |
| Wyoming | $118 | $309 | 7 | 19 | -5.8% |
| Minnesota | $117 | $410 | 23 | 41 | -6.0% |
| Wisconsin | $116 | $569 | 38 | 62 | -7.0% |
| Tennessee | $116 | $251 | 80 | 292 | -7.5% |
| Mississippi | $115 | $252 | 32 | 116 | -7.6% |
| Utah | $115 | $254 | 34 | 113 | -8.1% |
| Alabama | $114 | $232 | 51 | 111 | -8.9% |
| Nebraska | $113 | $333 | 32 | 82 | -9.9% |
| Indiana | $112 | $320 | 74 | 185 | -10.1% |
| Idaho | $109 | $288 | 15 | 17 | -13.1% |
| Oklahoma | $107 | $227 | 39 | 202 | -14.6% |
| Arkansas | $107 | $178 | 39 | 173 | -14.6% |
| North Dakota | $106 | $293 | 7 | 17 | -15.2% |
| South Dakota | $97 | $373 | 11 | 17 | -22.4% |
⚠️ 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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