Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 9,831 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $78 in South Dakota to $190 in District of Columbia. 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, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS code 17272) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $159.73, but hospitals typically charge $365.22 — 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 $159.73, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.95. 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 $121.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $190 | $334 | 13 | 53 | +19.1% |
| Alaska | $189 | $663 | 10 | 44 | +18.6% |
| New Jersey | $189 | $392 | 258 | 1,429 | +18.1% |
| Connecticut | $188 | $399 | 110 | 413 | +17.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $187 | $192 | 7 | 50 | +17.1% |
| New York | $185 | $453 | 488 | 2,733 | +15.6% |
| Maryland | $178 | $400 | 163 | 1,264 | +11.6% |
| Hawaii | $178 | $340 | 35 | 250 | +11.2% |
| Massachusetts | $177 | $549 | 246 | 1,321 | +10.6% |
| Delaware | $173 | $303 | 25 | 245 | +8.6% |
| Virginia | $171 | $345 | 241 | 1,716 | +6.9% |
| Oregon | $170 | $495 | 136 | 890 | +6.3% |
| Colorado | $169 | $361 | 197 | 1,307 | +6.1% |
| California | $167 | $318 | 824 | 7,939 | +4.5% |
| Illinois | $166 | $425 | 282 | 1,540 | +4.1% |
| Wyoming | $166 | $400 | 15 | 44 | +3.9% |
| Texas | $166 | $387 | 669 | 3,965 | +3.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $165 | $369 | 457 | 3,292 | +3.2% |
| Florida | $165 | $334 | 1,135 | 11,722 | +3.2% |
| Washington | $164 | $389 | 243 | 1,170 | +2.7% |
| Michigan | $163 | $372 | 258 | 1,143 | +1.9% |
| Arizona | $162 | $387 | 319 | 3,289 | +1.6% |
| Louisiana | $162 | $331 | 106 | 674 | +1.4% |
| New Hampshire | $161 | $519 | 61 | 422 | +1.0% |
| Maine | $160 | $399 | 46 | 392 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $160 | $372 | 291 | 1,427 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $160 | $357 | 69 | 340 | +0.1% |
| Montana | $159 | $375 | 47 | 223 | -0.5% |
| Georgia | $158 | $369 | 276 | 2,583 | -0.9% |
| Kentucky | $157 | $348 | 147 | 1,124 | -1.8% |
| Rhode Island | $157 | $439 | 39 | 133 | -1.9% |
| Kansas | $156 | $357 | 86 | 577 | -2.6% |
| North Carolina | $156 | $364 | 434 | 3,814 | -2.6% |
| New Mexico | $154 | $399 | 54 | 379 | -3.5% |
| Missouri | $152 | $355 | 173 | 1,088 | -4.8% |
| Oklahoma | $152 | $351 | 108 | 745 | -4.9% |
| South Carolina | $150 | $354 | 174 | 1,864 | -6.2% |
| Tennessee | $149 | $372 | 213 | 1,634 | -6.6% |
| Iowa | $149 | $493 | 89 | 812 | -6.7% |
| Alabama | $147 | $304 | 132 | 1,283 | -8.2% |
| Wisconsin | $146 | $618 | 144 | 543 | -8.3% |
| Utah | $146 | $339 | 139 | 872 | -8.8% |
| Indiana | $145 | $369 | 165 | 1,750 | -9.4% |
| West Virginia | $143 | $364 | 65 | 337 | -10.2% |
| Nebraska | $139 | $398 | 63 | 910 | -12.7% |
| Mississippi | $138 | $316 | 73 | 607 | -13.4% |
| Arkansas | $138 | $289 | 103 | 1,976 | -13.5% |
| Minnesota | $138 | $548 | 181 | 552 | -13.7% |
| Idaho | $136 | $319 | 78 | 353 | -14.6% |
| North Dakota | $126 | $337 | 27 | 150 | -21.3% |
| Vermont | $116 | $297 | 20 | 233 | -27.1% |
| South Dakota | $78 | $188 | 45 | 1,682 | -51.2% |
⚠️ 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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