Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 17,627 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 of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS code 11602) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $127.63, but hospitals typically charge $530.42 — a 4.2x 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 $127.63, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $25.53. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $100.24 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $168 | $827 | 38 | 174 | +31.9% |
| Hawaii | $156 | $513 | 66 | 1,032 | +22.5% |
| California | $146 | $549 | 1,646 | 24,001 | +14.5% |
| Connecticut | $145 | $611 | 199 | 1,745 | +13.3% |
| New Jersey | $144 | $613 | 392 | 4,419 | +13.2% |
| District of Columbia | $141 | $487 | 34 | 455 | +10.3% |
| New York | $139 | $682 | 779 | 6,088 | +9.0% |
| Maryland | $138 | $554 | 352 | 4,822 | +8.3% |
| Virginia | $135 | $479 | 467 | 7,485 | +5.6% |
| Massachusetts | $134 | $747 | 500 | 6,940 | +5.2% |
| Rhode Island | $132 | $576 | 72 | 746 | +3.5% |
| Nevada | $129 | $500 | 135 | 2,082 | +1.1% |
| Illinois | $129 | $597 | 658 | 7,982 | +0.9% |
| Florida | $129 | $491 | 1,623 | 39,005 | +0.8% |
| Colorado | $128 | $567 | 358 | 3,923 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $127 | $457 | 779 | 8,156 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $126 | $540 | 419 | 4,943 | -1.3% |
| Minnesota | $126 | $684 | 317 | 2,583 | -1.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $125 | $282 | 14 | 99 | -1.9% |
| Arizona | $124 | $514 | 422 | 8,262 | -2.8% |
| Oklahoma | $124 | $476 | 199 | 1,922 | -2.8% |
| Louisiana | $124 | $531 | 230 | 2,195 | -3.2% |
| Michigan | $123 | $519 | 503 | 4,035 | -3.3% |
| Oregon | $123 | $609 | 276 | 3,094 | -3.5% |
| Nebraska | $123 | $537 | 146 | 1,264 | -4.0% |
| Alabama | $122 | $454 | 272 | 4,309 | -4.4% |
| Texas | $122 | $518 | 1,112 | 14,351 | -4.4% |
| Georgia | $122 | $499 | 502 | 8,386 | -4.6% |
| Ohio | $122 | $511 | 626 | 6,858 | -4.7% |
| New Hampshire | $121 | $721 | 113 | 1,034 | -4.8% |
| Tennessee | $121 | $443 | 427 | 5,062 | -5.2% |
| Kentucky | $121 | $431 | 224 | 2,253 | -5.3% |
| New Mexico | $121 | $531 | 86 | 868 | -5.5% |
| North Carolina | $121 | $492 | 644 | 9,463 | -5.6% |
| South Carolina | $119 | $439 | 310 | 7,407 | -6.5% |
| Delaware | $119 | $398 | 70 | 1,409 | -6.7% |
| Utah | $119 | $441 | 171 | 1,503 | -6.7% |
| Indiana | $118 | $579 | 354 | 3,380 | -7.5% |
| Arkansas | $118 | $399 | 146 | 2,614 | -7.7% |
| Missouri | $117 | $509 | 333 | 3,814 | -8.3% |
| Montana | $117 | $483 | 89 | 937 | -8.5% |
| Vermont | $116 | $401 | 48 | 366 | -8.9% |
| West Virginia | $115 | $458 | 98 | 950 | -10.0% |
| Maine | $115 | $541 | 65 | 414 | -10.1% |
| Kansas | $114 | $529 | 267 | 3,036 | -10.4% |
| Wisconsin | $113 | $874 | 337 | 3,247 | -11.4% |
| Mississippi | $113 | $543 | 169 | 2,364 | -11.6% |
| Wyoming | $113 | $547 | 29 | 546 | -11.8% |
| Idaho | $110 | $469 | 141 | 1,601 | -14.2% |
| Iowa | $109 | $617 | 227 | 2,052 | -14.3% |
| North Dakota | $108 | $450 | 58 | 469 | -15.2% |
| South Dakota | $99 | $387 | 67 | 640 | -22.3% |
⚠️ 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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