Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm
Medicare pricing data for 5,468 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $20 in North Dakota to $40 in California. 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 of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm (HCPCS code 97598) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $31.04, but hospitals typically charge $99.04 — a 3.2x 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 $31.04, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.21. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $40 | $84 | 316 | 28,284 | +29.9% |
| New York | $40 | $107 | 250 | 6,021 | +28.2% |
| Hawaii | $35 | $97 | 28 | 559 | +12.9% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $69 | 24 | 770 | +8.5% |
| Florida | $33 | $76 | 499 | 14,145 | +7.3% |
| Nevada | $33 | $126 | 41 | 835 | +5.5% |
| Mississippi | $32 | $114 | 49 | 400 | +3.3% |
| Texas | $32 | $90 | 363 | 8,505 | +2.6% |
| Wisconsin | $30 | $175 | 158 | 2,929 | -2.4% |
| Maryland | $30 | $89 | 117 | 3,040 | -4.1% |
| Louisiana | $30 | $96 | 94 | 1,142 | -4.8% |
| Arkansas | $29 | $67 | 52 | 530 | -5.2% |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $83 | 82 | 7,146 | -6.2% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $117 | 134 | 3,529 | -6.2% |
| Alaska | $29 | $234 | 10 | 69 | -6.7% |
| South Carolina | $29 | $98 | 102 | 1,991 | -6.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $29 | $91 | 310 | 9,042 | -7.2% |
| Minnesota | $29 | $149 | 99 | 1,588 | -7.4% |
| New Jersey | $29 | $108 | 181 | 5,049 | -7.4% |
| District of Columbia | $28 | $148 | 4 | 55 | -8.9% |
| Colorado | $28 | $86 | 64 | 438 | -9.2% |
| Illinois | $28 | $146 | 270 | 6,925 | -9.9% |
| Utah | $27 | $118 | 46 | 371 | -11.5% |
| West Virginia | $27 | $154 | 19 | 327 | -12.3% |
| Georgia | $27 | $112 | 149 | 3,781 | -13.0% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $95 | 132 | 2,647 | -13.4% |
| Oregon | $27 | $172 | 50 | 744 | -13.5% |
| Indiana | $27 | $92 | 131 | 2,555 | -13.8% |
| Ohio | $27 | $163 | 186 | 2,288 | -14.4% |
| Virginia | $26 | $86 | 146 | 3,459 | -15.0% |
| Arizona | $26 | $88 | 110 | 1,578 | -15.5% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $115 | 167 | 2,990 | -17.4% |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $199 | 30 | 2,400 | -18.3% |
| Connecticut | $25 | $97 | 88 | 1,960 | -18.6% |
| Michigan | $25 | $95 | 179 | 2,878 | -19.6% |
| Missouri | $25 | $99 | 129 | 3,073 | -19.9% |
| Kentucky | $25 | $72 | 88 | 2,166 | -20.5% |
| Delaware | $25 | $97 | 25 | 1,697 | -20.6% |
| New Mexico | $25 | $87 | 32 | 832 | -20.9% |
| New Hampshire | $24 | $105 | 47 | 482 | -21.2% |
| Alabama | $24 | $76 | 66 | 1,742 | -22.9% |
| Washington | $24 | $82 | 64 | 1,319 | -23.7% |
| Idaho | $23 | $43 | 28 | 287 | -25.0% |
| Montana | $23 | $83 | 27 | 436 | -25.6% |
| Kansas | $23 | $125 | 74 | 1,651 | -27.3% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $102 | 19 | 497 | -28.8% |
| Maine | $22 | $110 | 22 | 276 | -28.9% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $88 | 49 | 897 | -29.2% |
| Iowa | $21 | $80 | 70 | 2,527 | -31.4% |
| North Dakota | $20 | $132 | 10 | 111 | -35.9% |
⚠️ 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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