Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
Medicare pricing data for 3,297 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $229 in North Dakota to $481 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
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS code 17312) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $400.97, but hospitals typically charge $896.30 — a 2.2x 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 $400.97, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $80.19. 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 2.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $319.98 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $481 | $765 | 4 | 514 | +19.9% |
| New York | $456 | $1,073 | 171 | 24,600 | +13.8% |
| New Jersey | $454 | $887 | 77 | 14,213 | +13.2% |
| California | $449 | $913 | 505 | 64,571 | +12.0% |
| Maryland | $446 | $783 | 42 | 7,143 | +11.3% |
| Connecticut | $444 | $1,098 | 30 | 4,520 | +10.7% |
| Hawaii | $438 | $894 | 9 | 825 | +9.2% |
| Alaska | $434 | $1,197 | 3 | 339 | +8.3% |
| Colorado | $420 | $935 | 81 | 9,077 | +4.8% |
| Delaware | $419 | $654 | 10 | 1,494 | +4.4% |
| Wyoming | $413 | $1,175 | 6 | 510 | +3.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $412 | $418 | 5 | 115 | +2.6% |
| Virginia | $409 | $853 | 60 | 13,979 | +1.9% |
| Illinois | $408 | $1,126 | 99 | 14,701 | +1.8% |
| Florida | $407 | $792 | 378 | 62,961 | +1.6% |
| Nevada | $405 | $785 | 38 | 5,245 | +0.9% |
| Massachusetts | $403 | $1,213 | 72 | 14,137 | +0.4% |
| Washington | $400 | $864 | 70 | 9,335 | -0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $398 | $1,175 | 11 | 1,669 | -0.7% |
| Arizona | $397 | $879 | 105 | 17,652 | -0.9% |
| Georgia | $393 | $922 | 89 | 16,551 | -2.1% |
| Oregon | $392 | $1,103 | 37 | 4,139 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $390 | $862 | 216 | 30,534 | -2.6% |
| North Carolina | $385 | $817 | 88 | 20,357 | -4.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $382 | $736 | 123 | 19,731 | -4.8% |
| Michigan | $381 | $860 | 74 | 8,323 | -5.0% |
| South Carolina | $379 | $901 | 38 | 9,062 | -5.5% |
| Minnesota | $374 | $1,216 | 69 | 6,318 | -6.8% |
| Montana | $372 | $759 | 13 | 2,138 | -7.3% |
| Missouri | $372 | $860 | 72 | 8,585 | -7.3% |
| Kentucky | $371 | $794 | 34 | 6,522 | -7.4% |
| Ohio | $369 | $804 | 98 | 15,252 | -7.9% |
| Indiana | $369 | $862 | 44 | 8,209 | -8.1% |
| Mississippi | $368 | $775 | 16 | 2,744 | -8.3% |
| Tennessee | $366 | $779 | 71 | 11,863 | -8.7% |
| Kansas | $366 | $852 | 28 | 6,042 | -8.8% |
| Nebraska | $362 | $952 | 21 | 2,356 | -9.7% |
| Oklahoma | $361 | $863 | 28 | 5,182 | -9.9% |
| Alabama | $361 | $839 | 47 | 6,308 | -10.0% |
| West Virginia | $360 | $835 | 12 | 2,347 | -10.2% |
| Louisiana | $360 | $763 | 32 | 3,762 | -10.3% |
| Arkansas | $359 | $724 | 38 | 7,631 | -10.5% |
| New Mexico | $358 | $943 | 10 | 2,395 | -10.6% |
| Utah | $357 | $749 | 50 | 4,445 | -11.0% |
| Iowa | $350 | $1,144 | 30 | 3,339 | -12.7% |
| Idaho | $349 | $717 | 27 | 2,270 | -13.0% |
| New Hampshire | $343 | $1,209 | 17 | 2,997 | -14.4% |
| Maine | $338 | $772 | 9 | 791 | -15.6% |
| South Dakota | $333 | $690 | 16 | 2,294 | -16.9% |
| Wisconsin | $305 | $1,731 | 57 | 6,043 | -24.0% |
| Vermont | $253 | $422 | 5 | 493 | -37.0% |
| North Dakota | $229 | $432 | 7 | 938 | -42.9% |
⚠️ 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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