Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 7,387 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $59 in South Dakota to $187 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 scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm (HCPCS code 17271) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $132.25, but hospitals typically charge $314.89 — 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 $132.25, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $26.45. 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 $100.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $187 | $514 | 9 | 16 | +41.4% |
| Connecticut | $161 | $320 | 64 | 201 | +21.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $160 | $174 | 9 | 13 | +21.3% |
| New Jersey | $160 | $325 | 178 | 829 | +21.2% |
| District of Columbia | $157 | $290 | 9 | 59 | +19.0% |
| New York | $152 | $440 | 350 | 1,342 | +15.1% |
| Hawaii | $151 | $341 | 31 | 133 | +14.0% |
| Massachusetts | $150 | $507 | 198 | 791 | +13.1% |
| Wyoming | $148 | $377 | 16 | 39 | +11.8% |
| Colorado | $147 | $320 | 153 | 719 | +11.3% |
| Maryland | $146 | $337 | 109 | 572 | +10.7% |
| Delaware | $144 | $274 | 17 | 57 | +9.1% |
| California | $144 | $274 | 607 | 4,337 | +9.0% |
| Oregon | $143 | $448 | 121 | 678 | +8.4% |
| Virginia | $143 | $279 | 196 | 1,132 | +8.4% |
| Illinois | $140 | $356 | 203 | 1,116 | +5.6% |
| Texas | $139 | $334 | 515 | 2,407 | +5.2% |
| Maine | $138 | $386 | 40 | 212 | +4.4% |
| Florida | $137 | $288 | 825 | 6,025 | +3.8% |
| Rhode Island | $136 | $381 | 29 | 79 | +3.2% |
| Vermont | $136 | $277 | 17 | 65 | +2.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $136 | $319 | 341 | 2,061 | +2.6% |
| Arizona | $135 | $362 | 221 | 1,773 | +2.3% |
| Michigan | $134 | $295 | 173 | 569 | +1.6% |
| Nevada | $134 | $317 | 44 | 211 | +1.4% |
| Ohio | $133 | $321 | 205 | 683 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $133 | $334 | 214 | 1,240 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $131 | $371 | 50 | 367 | -0.9% |
| Washington | $131 | $318 | 150 | 552 | -1.3% |
| Louisiana | $130 | $308 | 83 | 364 | -1.5% |
| Kentucky | $130 | $310 | 116 | 778 | -1.8% |
| Kansas | $130 | $311 | 63 | 383 | -2.0% |
| Missouri | $129 | $339 | 139 | 759 | -2.2% |
| New Hampshire | $129 | $545 | 48 | 201 | -2.2% |
| Indiana | $128 | $294 | 142 | 1,003 | -2.9% |
| Montana | $128 | $354 | 46 | 154 | -3.2% |
| Utah | $128 | $290 | 113 | 656 | -3.3% |
| Tennessee | $127 | $289 | 179 | 1,181 | -4.1% |
| Alabama | $127 | $241 | 106 | 590 | -4.1% |
| South Carolina | $127 | $287 | 139 | 1,245 | -4.1% |
| Minnesota | $127 | $464 | 129 | 309 | -4.3% |
| North Carolina | $126 | $311 | 336 | 2,049 | -4.7% |
| West Virginia | $125 | $340 | 48 | 224 | -5.3% |
| Iowa | $125 | $430 | 72 | 416 | -5.5% |
| Wisconsin | $123 | $548 | 111 | 298 | -7.2% |
| Oklahoma | $122 | $284 | 76 | 712 | -7.7% |
| Mississippi | $122 | $277 | 56 | 434 | -7.8% |
| Idaho | $116 | $303 | 49 | 197 | -12.6% |
| Arkansas | $111 | $230 | 75 | 1,072 | -16.1% |
| Nebraska | $106 | $366 | 57 | 614 | -19.6% |
| North Dakota | $78 | $195 | 15 | 53 | -41.3% |
| South Dakota | $59 | $151 | 36 | 1,683 | -55.0% |
⚠️ 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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