Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 16,078 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, 2.1-3.0 cm (HCPCS code 11603) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $150.36, but hospitals typically charge $618.87 — a 4.1x 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 $150.36, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $30.07. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $118.04 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $194 | $834 | 26 | 136 | +29.0% |
| Hawaii | $178 | $639 | 59 | 463 | +18.7% |
| New York | $175 | $778 | 731 | 4,218 | +16.4% |
| California | $168 | $665 | 1,557 | 13,472 | +11.7% |
| Connecticut | $167 | $704 | 175 | 1,040 | +11.1% |
| New Jersey | $164 | $641 | 367 | 2,747 | +9.3% |
| District of Columbia | $164 | $696 | 24 | 397 | +9.0% |
| Massachusetts | $159 | $817 | 438 | 3,953 | +5.6% |
| Virginia | $157 | $594 | 439 | 4,391 | +4.2% |
| Maryland | $155 | $651 | 324 | 2,889 | +2.9% |
| Colorado | $154 | $637 | 305 | 1,690 | +2.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $154 | $298 | 13 | 26 | +2.2% |
| New Hampshire | $153 | $769 | 105 | 668 | +2.0% |
| Florida | $152 | $560 | 1,523 | 19,437 | +1.0% |
| Minnesota | $151 | $760 | 265 | 1,817 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $150 | $564 | 123 | 1,026 | -0.0% |
| Arizona | $150 | $588 | 380 | 3,787 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $150 | $707 | 585 | 4,163 | -0.4% |
| New Mexico | $150 | $648 | 85 | 397 | -0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $149 | $546 | 703 | 5,071 | -0.9% |
| Louisiana | $149 | $553 | 185 | 918 | -1.1% |
| Rhode Island | $147 | $630 | 62 | 528 | -2.0% |
| Washington | $147 | $600 | 377 | 2,540 | -2.1% |
| Texas | $147 | $600 | 1,033 | 8,001 | -2.2% |
| Wisconsin | $147 | $1,061 | 301 | 1,832 | -2.4% |
| Oregon | $146 | $716 | 233 | 1,291 | -2.6% |
| Michigan | $146 | $579 | 436 | 2,429 | -2.6% |
| Ohio | $146 | $566 | 576 | 3,996 | -2.8% |
| Montana | $145 | $532 | 68 | 442 | -3.4% |
| Oklahoma | $144 | $567 | 176 | 1,040 | -4.0% |
| North Carolina | $142 | $574 | 564 | 4,947 | -5.5% |
| Utah | $141 | $497 | 142 | 684 | -6.1% |
| Maine | $140 | $580 | 63 | 367 | -6.8% |
| Alabama | $140 | $520 | 233 | 1,849 | -6.8% |
| Iowa | $140 | $757 | 185 | 1,242 | -6.9% |
| North Dakota | $140 | $483 | 56 | 368 | -6.9% |
| Georgia | $140 | $597 | 462 | 4,872 | -7.0% |
| Kentucky | $140 | $496 | 240 | 1,798 | -7.2% |
| Vermont | $139 | $435 | 42 | 221 | -7.4% |
| South Dakota | $139 | $463 | 65 | 411 | -7.5% |
| Missouri | $139 | $586 | 323 | 2,193 | -7.8% |
| Tennessee | $138 | $503 | 403 | 3,305 | -7.9% |
| Nebraska | $138 | $635 | 160 | 913 | -8.1% |
| South Carolina | $137 | $552 | 276 | 3,773 | -9.0% |
| Indiana | $135 | $672 | 330 | 2,502 | -9.9% |
| Arkansas | $135 | $453 | 143 | 1,187 | -10.1% |
| Idaho | $135 | $533 | 127 | 675 | -10.1% |
| Mississippi | $135 | $729 | 154 | 1,200 | -10.5% |
| West Virginia | $134 | $541 | 95 | 799 | -10.6% |
| Kansas | $134 | $583 | 220 | 1,458 | -11.0% |
| Delaware | $131 | $526 | 68 | 660 | -12.8% |
| Wyoming | $119 | $655 | 25 | 507 | -20.8% |
⚠️ 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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