Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm
Medicare pricing data for 6,752 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $67 in South Dakota to $184 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
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm (HCPCS code 17281) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $149.56, but hospitals typically charge $329.09 — a 2.2x 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 $149.56, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.91. 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 2.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $112.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $184 | $315 | 8 | 74 | +22.9% |
| New York | $180 | $434 | 366 | 2,049 | +20.6% |
| New Jersey | $180 | $313 | 195 | 1,264 | +20.2% |
| Connecticut | $179 | $356 | 57 | 243 | +19.4% |
| Maryland | $174 | $364 | 106 | 804 | +16.4% |
| Massachusetts | $170 | $510 | 154 | 826 | +13.5% |
| Wyoming | $167 | $395 | 10 | 46 | +11.8% |
| Virginia | $165 | $302 | 150 | 1,364 | +10.6% |
| Colorado | $163 | $322 | 135 | 715 | +9.3% |
| Hawaii | $163 | $341 | 32 | 240 | +9.1% |
| Delaware | $163 | $328 | 16 | 82 | +9.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $163 | $182 | 11 | 33 | +8.9% |
| California | $163 | $292 | 584 | 6,315 | +8.8% |
| Oregon | $163 | $485 | 106 | 616 | +8.7% |
| Maine | $160 | $387 | 36 | 332 | +7.0% |
| Michigan | $160 | $301 | 157 | 698 | +7.0% |
| Illinois | $158 | $388 | 197 | 1,638 | +5.8% |
| Texas | $157 | $343 | 452 | 3,449 | +5.0% |
| Florida | $157 | $301 | 732 | 7,212 | +4.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $157 | $335 | 301 | 2,609 | +4.9% |
| Rhode Island | $157 | $428 | 31 | 108 | +4.7% |
| Georgia | $156 | $370 | 173 | 1,613 | +4.2% |
| Washington | $154 | $337 | 141 | 641 | +2.7% |
| Ohio | $153 | $322 | 168 | 881 | +2.6% |
| New Hampshire | $152 | $759 | 44 | 225 | +1.9% |
| New Mexico | $151 | $417 | 48 | 630 | +1.2% |
| Nevada | $151 | $355 | 36 | 206 | +0.8% |
| Montana | $151 | $420 | 36 | 152 | +0.7% |
| Louisiana | $150 | $325 | 91 | 712 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $149 | $341 | 212 | 2,425 | -0.2% |
| Kansas | $149 | $422 | 77 | 906 | -0.4% |
| Indiana | $147 | $298 | 140 | 1,244 | -1.4% |
| Utah | $147 | $307 | 111 | 1,160 | -1.6% |
| Kentucky | $146 | $304 | 100 | 1,217 | -2.5% |
| Missouri | $146 | $347 | 110 | 952 | -2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $145 | $573 | 104 | 446 | -2.9% |
| Tennessee | $144 | $299 | 152 | 1,193 | -3.8% |
| North Carolina | $144 | $338 | 284 | 2,770 | -3.8% |
| Alabama | $143 | $254 | 92 | 848 | -4.5% |
| Oklahoma | $142 | $308 | 80 | 1,306 | -4.7% |
| South Carolina | $142 | $351 | 114 | 1,888 | -5.2% |
| West Virginia | $141 | $371 | 44 | 365 | -5.8% |
| Iowa | $140 | $442 | 70 | 503 | -6.1% |
| Minnesota | $135 | $453 | 104 | 308 | -9.5% |
| Mississippi | $134 | $311 | 55 | 671 | -10.1% |
| Vermont | $134 | $258 | 11 | 100 | -10.2% |
| Arkansas | $128 | $250 | 85 | 1,956 | -14.2% |
| Idaho | $128 | $310 | 51 | 213 | -14.5% |
| Nebraska | $126 | $364 | 68 | 1,176 | -15.7% |
| North Dakota | $121 | $279 | 19 | 96 | -19.0% |
| South Dakota | $67 | $172 | 36 | 2,966 | -55.0% |
⚠️ 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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