Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
Medicare pricing data for 3,465 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
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS code 17311) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $568.75, but hospitals typically charge $1,495 — a 2.6x 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 $568.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $113.75. 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 2.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $446.66 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $726 | $1,259 | 4 | 766 | +27.7% |
| Alaska | $697 | $2,090 | 3 | 1,106 | +22.5% |
| Maryland | $667 | $1,287 | 45 | 15,045 | +17.2% |
| New York | $652 | $1,779 | 179 | 39,221 | +14.7% |
| Hawaii | $629 | $1,526 | 9 | 1,433 | +10.5% |
| California | $628 | $1,524 | 532 | 90,048 | +10.4% |
| Connecticut | $627 | $1,814 | 32 | 8,477 | +10.2% |
| Colorado | $610 | $1,534 | 83 | 16,954 | +7.2% |
| New Jersey | $605 | $1,620 | 79 | 20,373 | +6.4% |
| Wyoming | $605 | $2,033 | 6 | 1,015 | +6.4% |
| Florida | $598 | $1,330 | 390 | 113,685 | +5.1% |
| Virginia | $598 | $1,419 | 63 | 27,498 | +5.1% |
| Delaware | $592 | $1,119 | 10 | 3,159 | +4.2% |
| Arizona | $578 | $1,489 | 113 | 32,693 | +1.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $577 | $689 | 6 | 307 | +1.4% |
| Oregon | $577 | $1,899 | 38 | 7,972 | +1.4% |
| Nevada | $576 | $1,238 | 38 | 8,218 | +1.3% |
| Illinois | $572 | $1,804 | 107 | 26,637 | +0.6% |
| Massachusetts | $569 | $2,019 | 78 | 24,356 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $565 | $1,430 | 77 | 19,314 | -0.7% |
| Georgia | $562 | $1,531 | 91 | 30,509 | -1.2% |
| Texas | $561 | $1,456 | 223 | 58,585 | -1.4% |
| Michigan | $560 | $1,432 | 83 | 15,322 | -1.5% |
| Rhode Island | $554 | $1,770 | 12 | 3,157 | -2.6% |
| North Carolina | $550 | $1,399 | 93 | 35,170 | -3.4% |
| South Carolina | $549 | $1,417 | 44 | 17,641 | -3.4% |
| Ohio | $543 | $1,343 | 102 | 26,516 | -4.6% |
| Minnesota | $533 | $2,013 | 70 | 12,421 | -6.2% |
| Indiana | $531 | $1,455 | 47 | 16,273 | -6.7% |
| Mississippi | $529 | $1,285 | 17 | 6,014 | -7.1% |
| Iowa | $528 | $1,984 | 31 | 7,209 | -7.1% |
| Louisiana | $528 | $1,258 | 32 | 7,793 | -7.2% |
| Tennessee | $527 | $1,285 | 73 | 23,716 | -7.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $526 | $1,314 | 130 | 35,517 | -7.5% |
| Utah | $525 | $1,248 | 52 | 9,027 | -7.6% |
| Kentucky | $524 | $1,360 | 37 | 12,121 | -7.9% |
| Nebraska | $524 | $1,668 | 22 | 4,224 | -7.9% |
| Kansas | $519 | $1,435 | 30 | 11,894 | -8.7% |
| Alabama | $512 | $1,339 | 49 | 16,326 | -9.9% |
| Arkansas | $512 | $1,179 | 40 | 14,039 | -10.0% |
| Missouri | $511 | $1,491 | 75 | 19,271 | -10.1% |
| West Virginia | $511 | $1,400 | 15 | 4,366 | -10.2% |
| Oklahoma | $507 | $1,401 | 29 | 9,022 | -10.9% |
| Idaho | $503 | $1,179 | 28 | 4,877 | -11.6% |
| Maine | $502 | $1,322 | 10 | 1,981 | -11.7% |
| New Mexico | $499 | $1,574 | 10 | 3,770 | -12.2% |
| Montana | $493 | $1,233 | 14 | 4,484 | -13.3% |
| New Hampshire | $482 | $2,030 | 17 | 5,382 | -15.3% |
| Wisconsin | $448 | $2,784 | 58 | 12,960 | -21.2% |
| South Dakota | $405 | $1,035 | 16 | 5,350 | -28.8% |
| Vermont | $403 | $788 | 7 | 1,488 | -29.2% |
| North Dakota | $370 | $807 | 7 | 2,402 | -35.0% |
⚠️ 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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