Mohs skin cancer surgery Cost by Hospital

Mohs skin cancer surgery is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1138 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.

$994median cash price · 1138 hospitals, 50 statestypically $348–$2,040 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.9× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,633
Cash / self-pay
$994
Insurer-negotiated
$726
Medicare pays
$535
$348$2,040
Median cash $994  ·  Medicare $535  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $994 — about 1.9× the Medicare rate ($535). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,070).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,633 list price could save about $640 (39%).

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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
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $167 $358 — 120 min —
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $167 $350 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $167 $350 ★ 3/5 261 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $175 $347 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $182 $350 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $182 $350 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $197 $362 ★ 5/5 184 min —
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $205 $353 ★ 3/5 208 min —
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, GA $207 $381 ★ 4/5 183 min —
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $221 $562 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Hopkinsville, KY $235 $509 ★ 1/5 167 min —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $243 $394 — 95 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $243 $328 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $243 $382 ★ 4/5 111 min —
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $249 $840 ★ 5/5 307 min —
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $250 $142 — — —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $267 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $267 — — 103 min —
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $277 $1,142 ★ 3/5 147 min —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $305 $739 ★ 4/5 197 min —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $306 $739 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $310 $672 ★ 3/5 264 min —
University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI $312 $405 ★ 4/5 188 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $326 $532 ★ 2/5 199 min —
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $329 — — 102 min —

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 October 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 Mohs skin cancer surgery

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: $994; Medicare pays $535.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 100
$228
$217 – $781
Univera 7
$245
$153 – $379
Medicaid 74
$261
$160 – $1,420
AmeriHealth 83
$286
$116 – $3,251
Priority Health 11
$368
$152 – $1,248
Highmark 53
$369
$185 – $1,151
Sanford Health Plan 32
$373
$186 – $1,060
Geisinger 31
$379
$202 – $1,422
Tricare / VA 115
$578
$189 – $1,185
Medicare 193
$582
$141 – $959
UCare 38
$601
$225 – $1,134
Devoted Health 99
$615
$183 – $849
Security Health Plan 28
$618
$261 – $1,957
Coventry 37
$620
$260 – $1,994
HealthPartners 82
$655
$241 – $1,374
Kaiser Permanente 104
$665
$190 – $1,739
Medica 54
$679
$318 – $1,433
UPMC Health Plan 37
$699
$162 – $2,940
Independent Health 11
$724
$410 – $1,535
MVP Health Care 27
$724
$301 – $2,061
Molina Healthcare 316
$727
$217 – $3,242
Harvard Pilgrim 15
$744
$403 – $1,627
Health Net 79
$831
$333 – $3,318
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 26
$874
$332 – $1,086
Blue Cross Blue Shield 573
$916
$217 – $4,100
Centene / Ambetter 399
$948
$239 – $2,201
Bright Health 40
$960
$607 – $2,644
MultiPlan / PHCS network 155
$1,007
$308 – $2,201
SelectHealth 29
$1,222
$413 – $5,307
UnitedHealthcare 719
$1,373
$234 – $3,204
Anthem 275
$1,425
$217 – $5,629
EmblemHealth 42
$1,848
$502 – $18,105
Humana 486
$1,941
$299 – $6,009
Aetna 633
$2,098
$343 – $4,907
Cigna 514
$2,631
$611 – $14,306
Oscar Health 139
$3,346
$990 – $6,587
AvMed 33
$4,922
$538 – $11,304
Healthcare Highways 24
$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
Georgia$175
New Hampshire$310
New Mexico$373
Louisiana$396
Missouri$406
Kentucky$418

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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Evan Stiegel, M.D.DermatologyWinston Salem, NC1,818
John Chung, MDDermatologyDalton, GA1,708
William Cook, MDMicrographic Dermatologic SurgeryCharleston, SC1,663
Kevin Brough, MDMicrographic Dermatologic SurgeryWichita, KS1,607
Luke Hyder, MDDermatologyPensacola, FL1,547
Scott Warren, MDDermatologyJacksonville, FL1,541
Santiago Centurion, M.D.DermatologyPetaluma, CA1,480
Gregory Bricca, MDDermatologyRoseville, CA1,459
Jonathan Cook, M.D.Micrographic Dermatologic SurgeryDurham, NC1,456
James Debloom, MDDermatologyGreenville, SC1,414
Christopher Buckley, D.O.DermatologyRoswell, GA1,334
Monika Srivastava, M.D.DermatologyVero Beach, FL1,323

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Does Medicare cover Mohs skin cancer surgery?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Mohs skin cancer surgery. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $535. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $107 — 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 1138 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $994, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,633, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $726, a Medicare rate of about $535. Most cash prices fall between $348 and $2,040 — 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 Mohs skin cancer surgery cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1138 US hospitals is $994. Most hospitals fall between $348 and $2,040. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Mohs skin cancer surgery?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $535). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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