Benign skin lesion removal Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Benign skin lesion removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2026 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$707median cash price · 2026 hospitals, 52 statestypically $229–$2,618 depending on the hospital

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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$1,289

Cash / self-pay

$707

Insurer-negotiated

$707

Medicare pays

$171

$229$2,618

Median cash $707 · Medicare $171 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $707 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($171). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($342).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,289 list price could save about $582 (45%).

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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

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Ogallala Community Hospital	Ogallala, NE	$107	$227	—	98 min	15.3%
Middlesboro ARH Hospital	Middlesboro, KY	$107	$128	★ 1/5	176 min	15.6%
McLaren Thumb Region	Bad Axe, MI	$115	$114	★ 5/5	118 min	14.2%
Coffey County Hospital	Burlington, KS	$116	—	★ 4/5	89 min	14.7%
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas	Galena, KS	$119	$386	—	—	14.3%
Mercy Hospital St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	$119	$593	★ 4/5	217 min	15.1%
Mercy Hospital Southeast	Cape Girardeau, MO	$119	$386	★ 2/5	160 min	15.1%
Brookings Health System	Brookings, SD	$120	$196	★ 4/5	100 min	13.7%
Webster Memorial Hospital	Webster Springs, WV	$121	$137	—	77 min	—
Westfields Hospital and Clinic	New Richmond, WI	$121	$176	★ 4/5	108 min	14.9%
McLaren Northern Michigan	Petoskey, MI	$123	$131	★ 3/5	150 min	14.8%
McLaren Caro Region	Caro, MI	$123	$131	—	70 min	—
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$124	$210	★ 2/5	199 min	15.6%
North Runnels Hospital	Winters, TX	$125	$134	—	—	15.1%
Trinity Hospital	Weaverville, CA	$126	$180	—	70 min	14.5%
Unitypoint Health-Meriter	Madison, WI	$126	$252	★ 5/5	150 min	15.8%
North Texas Medical Center	Gainesville, TX	$126	$639	★ 4/5	121 min	14.9%
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$134	$258	★ 4/5	133 min	13.6%
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin	Milwaukee, WI	$136	$210	—	—	—
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center	Hazard, KY	$136	$128	★ 2/5	173 min	14.7%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital	Jennings, LA	$137	$192	★ 2/5	104 min	15.3%
Page Hospital	Page, AZ	$139	$207	—	77 min	—
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital	Throckmorton, TX	$140	$103	—	—	—
Sabine Medical Center	Many, LA	$140	$425	—	128 min	15.4%
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$142	$25	★ 1/5	118 min	15.5%

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 August 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 Benign skin lesion removal

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: $707; Medicare pays $171.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	280	$49 $30 – $400
Medicare	480	$90 $46 – $760
Univera	15	$100 $11 – $161
Amerigroup	152	$110 $92 – $748
Independent Health	29	$157 $64 – $663
Geisinger	65	$158 $67 – $1,091
Highmark	119	$177 $51 – $1,543
MVP Health Care	72	$241 $105 – $1,603
UCare	61	$292 $95 – $1,032
Tricare / VA	334	$318 $57 – $906
AmeriHealth	193	$349 $57 – $3,321
Molina Healthcare	527	$364 $64 – $2,702
Priority Health	50	$368 $121 – $1,165
HealthPartners	203	$412 $78 – $1,244
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1188	$412 $60 – $2,498
Sanford Health Plan	61	$420 $108 – $1,246
Medica	179	$425 $117 – $1,408
Centene / Ambetter	729	$445 $49 – $1,943
Harvard Pilgrim	45	$481 $180 – $1,441
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	104	$490 $109 – $1,480
Anthem	490	$500 $61 – $3,720
Kaiser Permanente	205	$629 $61 – $2,306
UPMC Health Plan	90	$634 $76 – $1,939
Humana	944	$643 $97 – $2,569
Coventry	124	$650 $138 – $1,613
Devoted Health	147	$670 $183 – $789
UnitedHealthcare	1368	$678 $105 – $3,053
Security Health Plan	49	$684 $141 – $2,027
Health Net	248	$779 $59 – $3,005
Aetna	1251	$817 $122 – $3,682
SelectHealth	38	$822 $251 – $5,307
Bright Health	45	$827 $607 – $2,644
MultiPlan / PHCS network	631	$833 $171 – $2,641
AvMed	51	$1,271 $262 – $9,160
EmblemHealth	57	$1,346 $231 – $17,559
Healthcare Highways	38	$1,877 $1,217 – $2,251
Cigna	997	$1,977 $219 – $7,321
Oscar Health	197	$2,707 $438 – $3,505

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

State	Median cash
Puerto Rico	$75
Wyoming	$224
Vermont	$261
Mississippi	$316
New Hampshire	$319
Tennessee	$327

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Artur Henke, MD	Dermatology	Roseville, CA	2,168
Artur Henke, MD	Dermatology	Roseville, CA	1,500
Sean Sukal, M.D.	Dermatology	Boca Raton, FL	670
Patricia Matheis, M.D.	Dermatology	Wake Forest, NC	604
Larry Napolitano	Dermatology	Shelby, NC	308
Custodio Lim, MD	General Surgery	Terre Haute, IN	302
Julia Santoso Pham, D.O.	Dermatology	Towson, MD	299
Norman Brooks, MD	Dermatology	Encino, CA	278
Morton Zinberg, MD	Dermatology	Brooklyn, NY	277
John Williams, MD	Dermatology	Summit, NJ	266
Sean Mazloom, MD	Dermatology	Venice, FL	230
James Wu	Dermatology	Long Beach, CA	218

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Does Medicare cover Benign skin lesion removal?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Benign skin lesion removal. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $171. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $34 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2026 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $707, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,289, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $707, a Medicare rate of about $171. Most cash prices fall between $229 and $2,618 — 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 Benign skin lesion removal cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 2026 US hospitals is $707. Most hospitals fall between $229 and $2,618. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Benign skin lesion removal?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $171). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Benign skin lesion removal?

Medicare pays about $171. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Benign skin lesion removal 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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