Mohs skin cancer surgery Cost by Hospital

Mohs skin cancer surgery is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1120 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.

$996median cash price · 1120 hospitals, 50 statestypically $332–$2,131 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.9× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,632
Cash / self-pay
$996
Insurer-negotiated
$726
Medicare pays
$535
$332$2,131
Median cash $996  ·  Medicare $535  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $996 — 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 $1,632 list price could save about $636 (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 — 114 min 14.8%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $167 $350 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $167 $350 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $175 $347 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $182 $350 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $182 $350 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $197 $362 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $205 $353 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, GA $207 $381 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.5%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $221 $562 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Hopkinsville, KY $235 $509 ★ 1/5 156 min 15.5%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $243 $394 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $243 $328 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $243 $382 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $249 $840 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $250 $142 — — 17.1%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $267 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $267 — — 104 min 15.4%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $277 $1,142 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $305 $739 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $306 $657 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $310 $672 ★ 3/5 266 min 15.2%
University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI $312 $405 ★ 4/5 184 min 14.5%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $326 $532 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $329 — — 102 min 15.0%

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 July 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: $996; Medicare pays $535.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 99
$228
$217 – $780
Univera 7
$245
$153 – $379
Medicaid 72
$261
$160 – $1,420
AmeriHealth 80
$286
$116 – $3,251
Highmark 46
$369
$185 – $1,077
Sanford Health Plan 32
$373
$186 – $1,060
Geisinger 29
$379
$202 – $1,170
Priority Health 12
$380
$152 – $1,237
Tricare / VA 113
$574
$189 – $1,214
Medicare 190
$582
$141 – $951
UCare 38
$601
$225 – $1,134
Devoted Health 95
$615
$183 – $849
Security Health Plan 28
$618
$261 – $1,957
Coventry 35
$628
$253 – $1,994
HealthPartners 80
$658
$241 – $1,374
Kaiser Permanente 104
$665
$190 – $1,739
Medica 54
$679
$318 – $1,433
UPMC Health Plan 35
$699
$164 – $2,940
Independent Health 11
$724
$410 – $1,535
MVP Health Care 26
$724
$301 – $2,056
Molina Healthcare 314
$727
$217 – $3,242
Harvard Pilgrim 15
$744
$403 – $1,627
Health Net 77
$806
$330 – $3,344
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 26
$874
$332 – $1,086
Blue Cross Blue Shield 567
$916
$217 – $4,100
Centene / Ambetter 383
$948
$239 – $2,201
Bright Health 40
$960
$607 – $2,644
MultiPlan / PHCS network 142
$1,007
$303 – $2,127
SelectHealth 29
$1,222
$413 – $5,307
UnitedHealthcare 698
$1,338
$233 – $3,236
Anthem 259
$1,438
$217 – $6,240
EmblemHealth 27
$1,842
$604 – $18,105
Aetna 613
$2,134
$367 – $4,907
Humana 477
$2,407
$316 – $6,009
Cigna 492
$2,697
$619 – $14,306
Oscar Health 127
$3,346
$1,084 – $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

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Prices by state

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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 1120 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $996, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,632, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $726, a Medicare rate of about $535. Most cash prices fall between $332 and $2,131 — 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 1120 US hospitals is $996. Most hospitals fall between $332 and $2,131. 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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