Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) Cost by Hospital

Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1626 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$123median cash price · 1626 hospitals, 52 statestypically $42–$350 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.4× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$205
Cash / self-pay
$123
Insurer-negotiated
$193
Medicare pays
$36
$42$350
Median cash $123  ·  Medicare $36  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $123 — about 3.4× the Medicare rate ($36). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($73).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $205 list price could save about $82 (40%).

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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
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $19 $144 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Amery Hospital & Clinic Amery, WI $19 $58 ★ 2/5 116 min 14.5%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $19 $29 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $19 $29 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA $19 $8 ★ 3/5 195 min 15.0%
CHI St Alexius Health Bismarck, ND $20 $26 ★ 4/5 164 min 14.7%
Garrison Memorial Hospital Garrison, ND $20 $26 — 111 min —
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $21 $29 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $21 $30 — 88 min 14.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $21 $30 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $21 $20 ★ 3/5 157 min 15.6%
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Hopkinsville, KY $21 $27 ★ 1/5 156 min 15.5%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $21 $69 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $21 $25 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cass Regional Medical Center Harrisonville, MO $21 $17 ★ 4/5 123 min 14.5%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $21 $28 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Larned, KS $22 $38 — 94 min 15.5%
CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson Dickinson, ND $23 $19 ★ 2/5 185 min 13.6%
CHI St Vincent Morrilton Morrilton, AR $23 $215 — 93 min 15.0%
Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala, NE $23 $21 — 98 min 15.3%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $24 $24 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
White Mountain Regional Medical Center Springerville, AZ $24 — — 132 min 14.9%
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $26 — ★ 4/5 139 min 15.0%
UPMC Cole Coudersport, PA $26 $34 ★ 4/5 151 min 14.9%
Holy Cross Hospital Ft Lauderdale, FL $27 $22 ★ 4/5 161 min 14.8%

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 Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy)

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: $123; Medicare pays $36.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 204
$21
$4 – $172
AmeriHealth 119
$29
$4 – $3,057
Geisinger 45
$29
$6 – $666
Medicare 348
$32
$2 – $215
Univera 12
$36
$2 – $58
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 73
$53
$26 – $283
UCare 50
$54
$2 – $217
Independent Health 22
$55
$2 – $97
Highmark 79
$57
$2 – $365
MVP Health Care 55
$66
$5 – $333
Priority Health 39
$71
$3 – $200
Tricare / VA 249
$74
$2 – $263
UPMC Health Plan 48
$77
$6 – $418
Amerigroup 119
$81
$6 – $1,584
Sanford Health Plan 53
$86
$3 – $352
Blue Cross Blue Shield 943
$105
$5 – $1,119
Harvard Pilgrim 32
$107
$8 – $360
HealthPartners 150
$107
$5 – $360
Molina Healthcare 409
$112
$2 – $2,702
Coventry 71
$113
$8 – $340
Kaiser Permanente 160
$116
$3 – $349
Medica 138
$119
$6 – $882
Anthem 376
$147
$5 – $4,764
MultiPlan / PHCS network 420
$151
$18 – $483
Health Net 152
$163
$9 – $718
Security Health Plan 33
$170
$6 – $517
Devoted Health 117
$187
$2 – $237
Humana 707
$189
$5 – $2,569
Centene / Ambetter 575
$191
$5 – $1,579
UnitedHealthcare 1064
$211
$6 – $2,788
Aetna 948
$293
$11 – $3,889
SelectHealth 33
$356
$10 – $5,307
Cigna 713
$445
$28 – $10,835
EmblemHealth 51
$485
$21 – $18,105
Bright Health 45
$827
$607 – $2,644
Oscar Health 148
$2,887
$253 – $6,587
AvMed 45
$4,922
$37 – $11,304
Healthcare Highways 29
$5,841
$2,069 – $14,612

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
Utah$53
Michigan$53
New Hampshire$63
Virginia$64
Wyoming$66
Tennessee$71

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PANew York, NYSacramento, CABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNArlington, TXBoston, MAKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Francisco, CAAurora, COBaltimore, MDColorado Springs, COColumbus, OH

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1626 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $123, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $205, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $193, a Medicare rate of about $36. Most cash prices fall between $42 and $350 — 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 Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1626 US hospitals is $123. Most hospitals fall between $42 and $350. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy)?
Medicare pays about $36. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) 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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