Foreign body removal (skin) Cost by Hospital

Foreign body removal (skin) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2195 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$479median cash price · 2195 hospitals, 52 statestypically $185–$1,280 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.0× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$829
Cash / self-pay
$479
Insurer-negotiated
$438
Medicare pays
$157
$185$1,280
Median cash $479  ·  Medicare $157  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $479 — about 3.0× the Medicare rate ($157). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($315).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $829 list price could save about $350 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Amery Hospital & Clinic Amery, WI $72 $124 ★ 2/5 116 min 14.5%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $75 $370 — — 15.5%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $76 $345 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $76 $400 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $76 $232 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $77 $195 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $80 $195 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City Union City, TN $80 $620 ★ 4/5 139 min 14.5%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $87 $100 — 70 min —
Trinity Hospital Weaverville, CA $89 $148 — 70 min 14.5%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $90 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $90 — — 104 min 15.4%
Ringgold County Hospital Mount Ayr, IA $93 $52 — 140 min 14.7%
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $97 $676 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $98 $93 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $101 $333 ★ 4/5 103 min 16.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $102 $552 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $102 $552 — 147 min 14.7%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $102 $552 ★ 4/5 144 min 14.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $102 $552 ★ 4/5 153 min 16.2%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville Booneville, MS $102 $552 ★ 3/5 106 min 14.4%
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS $102 $552 ★ 2/5 213 min 16.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS $102 $552 ★ 3/5 255 min 15.7%
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo Yazoo City, MS $102 $552 — 86 min 15.1%
Baptist Medical Center-Leake Carthage, MS $102 $552 ★ 2/5 94 min 15.1%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Foreign body removal (skin)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $479; Medicare pays $157.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 320
$34
$22 – $350
Univera 14
$87
$9 – $114
Medicare 528
$91
$46 – $473
Amerigroup 157
$95
$86 – $429
Geisinger 70
$146
$40 – $1,243
Independent Health 31
$150
$94 – $485
Priority Health 54
$209
$117 – $796
Highmark 130
$220
$46 – $1,128
MVP Health Care 75
$250
$101 – $974
Molina Healthcare 545
$256
$51 – $1,586
AmeriHealth 194
$260
$40 – $1,295
Tricare / VA 375
$310
$52 – $539
Harvard Pilgrim 41
$326
$159 – $848
Centene / Ambetter 768
$339
$46 – $1,195
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1278
$369
$51 – $1,694
Humana 980
$385
$87 – $2,569
Medica 221
$385
$126 – $945
Anthem 513
$386
$51 – $3,266
Devoted Health 148
$387
$139 – $452
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 124
$389
$73 – $835
UCare 70
$392
$90 – $857
UPMC Health Plan 89
$396
$40 – $1,101
Sanford Health Plan 80
$400
$106 – $878
HealthPartners 242
$401
$73 – $821
UnitedHealthcare 1458
$406
$94 – $2,290
Kaiser Permanente 218
$426
$55 – $1,179
SelectHealth 42
$429
$222 – $4,882
Aetna 1327
$464
$105 – $3,189
Coventry 136
$469
$127 – $1,252
Security Health Plan 58
$471
$176 – $1,118
Health Net 285
$520
$60 – $1,755
Cigna 1049
$563
$123 – $6,802
EmblemHealth 62
$582
$232 – $12,590
MultiPlan / PHCS network 725
$637
$176 – $1,467
Bright Health 53
$827
$607 – $2,644
AvMed 56
$981
$405 – $10,232
Healthcare Highways 45
$2,069
$330 – $14,612
Oscar Health 206
$2,455
$277 – $3,549

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$144
Mississippi$203
Utah$205
Arkansas$235
Arizona$243
Louisiana$264

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXFort Worth, TXPittsburgh, PACincinnati, OHNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOOklahoma City, OKBaltimore, MDBronx, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPlano, TXSacramento, CAArlington, TXBaton Rouge, LAMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NE

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaPennsylvaniaOhioFloridaNew YorkIllinoisWisconsinNorth CarolinaMinnesotaMichiganLouisianaGeorgiaTennesseeIowaColoradoMissouriNebraskaArkansasOklahomaKansasKentuckyIndianaWashingtonVirginiaSouth DakotaWest VirginiaMassachusettsMississippiAlabamaMaineSouth CarolinaNew JerseyArizonaNorth DakotaMontanaOregonIdahoConnecticutNew HampshireUtahNevadaMarylandNew MexicoWyomingHawaiiVermontPuerto RicoDelawareAlaskaRhode IslandWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2195 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $479, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $829, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $438, a Medicare rate of about $157. Most cash prices fall between $185 and $1,280 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Foreign body removal (skin) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2195 US hospitals is $479. Most hospitals fall between $185 and $1,280. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Foreign body removal (skin)?
Medicare pays about $157. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Foreign body removal (skin) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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