Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
Medicare pricing data for 3,118 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 trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS code 17313) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $572.15, but hospitals typically charge $1,386 — 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 $572.15, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $114.43. 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 $449.91 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $677 | $1,167 | 4 | 220 | +18.3% |
| Maryland | $655 | $1,209 | 40 | 3,065 | +14.5% |
| New York | $647 | $1,670 | 172 | 12,493 | +13.1% |
| Connecticut | $636 | $1,578 | 26 | 1,892 | +11.2% |
| Alaska | $636 | $1,774 | 2 | 46 | +11.1% |
| California | $623 | $1,388 | 455 | 22,649 | +8.9% |
| New Jersey | $621 | $1,382 | 73 | 5,738 | +8.5% |
| Hawaii | $616 | $1,410 | 9 | 409 | +7.6% |
| Delaware | $608 | $1,037 | 10 | 865 | +6.2% |
| Virginia | $601 | $1,352 | 63 | 5,158 | +5.1% |
| Colorado | $600 | $1,490 | 73 | 2,427 | +4.8% |
| Florida | $591 | $1,258 | 365 | 28,307 | +3.2% |
| Wyoming | $583 | $2,014 | 6 | 56 | +1.9% |
| Nevada | $578 | $1,171 | 32 | 1,735 | +1.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $575 | $645 | 5 | 21 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $569 | $1,796 | 93 | 4,983 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $569 | $1,663 | 36 | 1,112 | -0.6% |
| Arizona | $568 | $1,339 | 102 | 7,607 | -0.7% |
| Massachusetts | $563 | $1,800 | 75 | 5,980 | -1.5% |
| Washington | $562 | $1,373 | 68 | 2,824 | -1.8% |
| Rhode Island | $559 | $1,815 | 11 | 959 | -2.3% |
| Georgia | $559 | $1,463 | 89 | 7,608 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $552 | $1,322 | 200 | 11,363 | -3.5% |
| North Carolina | $548 | $1,295 | 87 | 6,208 | -4.2% |
| Michigan | $547 | $1,288 | 70 | 2,302 | -4.4% |
| Kentucky | $547 | $1,201 | 33 | 2,185 | -4.4% |
| New Hampshire | $540 | $1,794 | 16 | 1,011 | -5.7% |
| Minnesota | $539 | $1,856 | 60 | 1,618 | -5.7% |
| Indiana | $537 | $1,369 | 45 | 3,471 | -6.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $532 | $1,172 | 120 | 6,568 | -7.0% |
| South Carolina | $532 | $1,265 | 35 | 3,944 | -7.1% |
| Ohio | $530 | $1,282 | 94 | 4,901 | -7.3% |
| Oklahoma | $529 | $1,322 | 24 | 1,453 | -7.6% |
| Louisiana | $524 | $1,209 | 29 | 1,352 | -8.5% |
| Tennessee | $523 | $1,195 | 68 | 4,806 | -8.6% |
| Mississippi | $517 | $1,254 | 14 | 847 | -9.7% |
| Missouri | $516 | $1,532 | 68 | 3,028 | -9.9% |
| Iowa | $513 | $1,838 | 27 | 666 | -10.4% |
| Kansas | $513 | $1,320 | 30 | 1,633 | -10.4% |
| Utah | $510 | $1,173 | 43 | 1,194 | -10.8% |
| Nebraska | $509 | $1,603 | 20 | 535 | -11.0% |
| West Virginia | $507 | $1,349 | 11 | 970 | -11.5% |
| Idaho | $497 | $1,168 | 23 | 589 | -13.2% |
| Alabama | $491 | $1,233 | 45 | 4,663 | -14.1% |
| Maine | $489 | $1,193 | 8 | 286 | -14.5% |
| Montana | $489 | $1,141 | 13 | 443 | -14.6% |
| Arkansas | $480 | $1,081 | 35 | 2,588 | -16.1% |
| New Mexico | $479 | $1,494 | 8 | 475 | -16.2% |
| Wisconsin | $446 | $2,516 | 53 | 1,529 | -22.0% |
| South Dakota | $403 | $1,016 | 16 | 632 | -29.5% |
| North Dakota | $360 | $762 | 6 | 160 | -37.0% |
| Vermont | $344 | $556 | 4 | 70 | -39.9% |
⚠️ 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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