Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
Medicare pricing data for 2,813 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $221 in North Dakota to $467 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 trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS code 17314) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $395.38, but hospitals typically charge $840.51 — a 2.1x 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 $395.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $79.08. 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 2.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $315.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $467 | $730 | 4 | 91 | +18.1% |
| New York | $448 | $1,017 | 152 | 5,391 | +13.2% |
| New Jersey | $436 | $806 | 69 | 2,999 | +10.4% |
| California | $432 | $818 | 410 | 12,689 | +9.2% |
| Maryland | $432 | $766 | 34 | 766 | +9.1% |
| Hawaii | $429 | $847 | 9 | 139 | +8.5% |
| Connecticut | $425 | $1,021 | 26 | 498 | +7.5% |
| Colorado | $408 | $940 | 63 | 718 | +3.2% |
| Alaska | $402 | $933 | 2 | 15 | +1.6% |
| Delaware | $401 | $730 | 10 | 161 | +1.4% |
| Wyoming | $398 | $1,279 | 4 | 20 | +0.6% |
| Virginia | $397 | $864 | 56 | 1,571 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $395 | $1,186 | 80 | 1,682 | -0.1% |
| Florida | $392 | $747 | 340 | 10,383 | -0.9% |
| Nevada | $388 | $815 | 29 | 658 | -2.0% |
| Montana | $385 | $736 | 11 | 141 | -2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $384 | $1,214 | 11 | 291 | -2.9% |
| Massachusetts | $383 | $1,151 | 69 | 2,053 | -3.1% |
| Arizona | $381 | $807 | 96 | 2,422 | -3.5% |
| Georgia | $381 | $906 | 81 | 2,156 | -3.6% |
| Oregon | $377 | $1,067 | 32 | 369 | -4.5% |
| Washington | $375 | $810 | 62 | 764 | -5.1% |
| Minnesota | $375 | $1,116 | 50 | 462 | -5.2% |
| Texas | $373 | $791 | 178 | 3,285 | -5.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $372 | $653 | 105 | 2,466 | -5.8% |
| North Carolina | $371 | $725 | 83 | 2,134 | -6.1% |
| Michigan | $366 | $802 | 59 | 642 | -7.5% |
| West Virginia | $361 | $801 | 7 | 165 | -8.7% |
| Nebraska | $361 | $939 | 16 | 112 | -8.7% |
| Missouri | $361 | $832 | 59 | 715 | -8.7% |
| South Carolina | $361 | $835 | 31 | 1,060 | -8.7% |
| Kentucky | $361 | $715 | 28 | 634 | -8.8% |
| Oklahoma | $360 | $874 | 22 | 401 | -9.0% |
| Indiana | $359 | $823 | 41 | 1,154 | -9.2% |
| Mississippi | $353 | $721 | 12 | 158 | -10.8% |
| Ohio | $352 | $757 | 87 | 1,675 | -11.1% |
| Tennessee | $351 | $720 | 62 | 1,246 | -11.3% |
| Kansas | $343 | $794 | 28 | 429 | -13.2% |
| Arkansas | $343 | $670 | 33 | 830 | -13.2% |
| New Hampshire | $343 | $1,059 | 13 | 270 | -13.3% |
| Louisiana | $342 | $774 | 25 | 406 | -13.4% |
| Idaho | $341 | $732 | 19 | 134 | -13.7% |
| Alabama | $340 | $779 | 43 | 878 | -14.1% |
| Utah | $338 | $702 | 34 | 331 | -14.5% |
| Iowa | $336 | $1,129 | 21 | 207 | -15.0% |
| New Mexico | $334 | $981 | 8 | 163 | -15.5% |
| Maine | $311 | $714 | 8 | 68 | -21.3% |
| South Dakota | $309 | $817 | 14 | 108 | -21.8% |
| Wisconsin | $291 | $1,574 | 46 | 342 | -26.3% |
| North Dakota | $221 | $422 | 6 | 31 | -44.0% |
⚠️ 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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