Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
Medicare pricing data for 15,537 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $40 in South Dakota to $82 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 of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS code 11055) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $68.78, but hospitals typically charge $108.21 — a 1.6x 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 $68.78, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.76. 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 1.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $50.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $82 | $125 | 30 | 1,140 | +19.5% |
| New Jersey | $78 | $113 | 743 | 44,278 | +13.2% |
| New York | $77 | $111 | 1,112 | 61,741 | +11.4% |
| Maryland | $76 | $102 | 325 | 31,043 | +10.2% |
| Massachusetts | $76 | $105 | 338 | 29,155 | +10.1% |
| Hawaii | $76 | $105 | 43 | 852 | +10.0% |
| Connecticut | $76 | $104 | 186 | 13,996 | +9.9% |
| California | $73 | $122 | 1,865 | 103,476 | +6.0% |
| Rhode Island | $72 | $99 | 81 | 8,619 | +5.3% |
| Delaware | $72 | $106 | 47 | 6,316 | +4.6% |
| Wyoming | $71 | $97 | 17 | 654 | +3.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $70 | $82 | 5 | 23 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $69 | $117 | 430 | 12,043 | -0.0% |
| Colorado | $69 | $122 | 183 | 6,048 | -0.3% |
| Arizona | $68 | $114 | 419 | 19,127 | -0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $68 | $96 | 975 | 81,700 | -0.7% |
| Maine | $68 | $83 | 44 | 2,323 | -1.6% |
| Minnesota | $67 | $116 | 210 | 9,076 | -1.9% |
| Oregon | $67 | $133 | 229 | 8,740 | -2.3% |
| New Hampshire | $66 | $100 | 52 | 1,609 | -3.4% |
| Nevada | $66 | $93 | 117 | 7,278 | -3.4% |
| Michigan | $66 | $103 | 514 | 20,710 | -4.0% |
| Georgia | $66 | $120 | 405 | 9,957 | -4.4% |
| Washington | $66 | $118 | 506 | 14,967 | -4.4% |
| Illinois | $65 | $108 | 641 | 51,810 | -5.0% |
| Utah | $65 | $106 | 214 | 7,520 | -5.7% |
| Texas | $65 | $109 | 715 | 25,017 | -5.9% |
| Montana | $64 | $104 | 81 | 3,576 | -6.5% |
| Florida | $64 | $99 | 829 | 49,647 | -6.6% |
| Wisconsin | $64 | $130 | 232 | 9,322 | -6.9% |
| South Carolina | $64 | $99 | 282 | 7,413 | -7.0% |
| Ohio | $64 | $100 | 671 | 23,543 | -7.1% |
| North Carolina | $64 | $115 | 488 | 13,643 | -7.4% |
| Vermont | $62 | $97 | 11 | 584 | -9.9% |
| Kentucky | $62 | $88 | 160 | 7,785 | -10.1% |
| Missouri | $62 | $100 | 254 | 15,206 | -10.5% |
| New Mexico | $61 | $116 | 77 | 2,148 | -10.6% |
| Alabama | $61 | $90 | 160 | 3,532 | -11.0% |
| Oklahoma | $61 | $87 | 127 | 4,110 | -11.1% |
| Alaska | $61 | $180 | 29 | 282 | -11.9% |
| Indiana | $61 | $92 | 267 | 12,397 | -12.0% |
| Iowa | $61 | $132 | 169 | 9,498 | -12.0% |
| Tennessee | $60 | $107 | 305 | 6,952 | -12.6% |
| Arkansas | $60 | $94 | 79 | 1,933 | -13.0% |
| Kansas | $60 | $95 | 99 | 5,832 | -13.1% |
| Mississippi | $59 | $122 | 81 | 1,443 | -14.1% |
| West Virginia | $58 | $101 | 96 | 1,866 | -15.2% |
| Nebraska | $53 | $105 | 111 | 3,425 | -23.2% |
| Louisiana | $52 | $108 | 157 | 3,387 | -23.9% |
| Idaho | $51 | $109 | 123 | 3,230 | -25.4% |
| North Dakota | $42 | $112 | 100 | 1,542 | -39.5% |
| South Dakota | $40 | $104 | 89 | 2,152 | -41.6% |
⚠️ 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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