Mohs skin cancer surgery — cost by hospital

Prices from 790 US hospitals across 48 states, from their machine-readable files.

Cash / self-pay (median)
$994
Chargemaster (median)
$1,633
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$744
Medicare pays
$535

Typical cash range: $326 – $1,713.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurer
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $113 $8,798
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $137 $350
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $144 $349
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $144 $349
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $167 $358
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $167 $350
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $167 $350
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $175 $347
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $182 $350
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $182 $350
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $197 $362
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $205 $353
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, GA $207 $381
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $221 $562
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Hopkinsville, KY $235 $509
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $243 $394
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $243 $328
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $243 $382
University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $249 $840
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $277 $1,142
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $305 $739
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $306 $657
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $310 $672
University Of Michigan Health – West Wyoming, MI $312 $405
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $326 $532

Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

About Mohs skin cancer surgery prices

Mohs skin cancer surgery is a surgical procedure. Based on prices published by 790 US hospitals across 48 states, the typical (median) cash price is $994, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,633, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $744, a Medicare rate of about $535. Most cash prices fall between $326 and $1,713 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save on Mohs skin cancer surgery

  • 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.

Mohs skin cancer surgery cost — FAQ

How much does Mohs skin cancer surgery cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 790 US hospitals is $994. Most hospitals fall between $326 and $1,713. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

What does Medicare pay for Mohs skin cancer surgery?

Medicare pays about $535. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Mohs skin cancer surgery 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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