Benign skin lesion removal Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Benign skin lesion removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 2037 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$708median cash price · 2037 hospitals, 52 statestypically $240–$2,595 depending on the hospital

≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$1,300

Cash / self-pay

$708

Insurer-negotiated

$707

Medicare pays

$171

$240$2,595

Median cash $708 · Medicare $171 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $708 — 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 $1,300 list price could save about $592 (46%).

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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	—	106 min	—
Middlesboro ARH Hospital	Middlesboro, KY	$107	$128	★ 1/5	166 min	—
McLaren Thumb Region	Bad Axe, MI	$115	$114	★ 5/5	119 min	—
Coffey County Hospital	Burlington, KS	$116	—	★ 4/5	87 min	—
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas	Galena, KS	$119	$386	—	—	—
Mercy Hospital St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	$119	$593	★ 4/5	220 min	—
Mercy Hospital Southeast	Cape Girardeau, MO	$119	$386	★ 2/5	169 min	—
Brookings Health System	Brookings, SD	$120	$196	★ 4/5	97 min	—
Westfields Hospital and Clinic	New Richmond, WI	$121	$176	★ 4/5	108 min	—
McLaren Northern Michigan	Petoskey, MI	$123	$131	★ 3/5	157 min	—
McLaren Caro Region	Caro, MI	$123	$131	—	72 min	—
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$124	$210	★ 2/5	199 min	—
North Runnels Hospital	Winters, TX	$125	$134	—	93 min	—
Trinity Hospital	Weaverville, CA	$126	$180	—	69 min	—
Unitypoint Health-Meriter	Madison, WI	$126	$252	★ 5/5	142 min	—
North Texas Medical Center	Gainesville, TX	$126	$639	★ 4/5	117 min	—
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$134	$258	★ 4/5	135 min	—
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin	Milwaukee, WI	$136	$210	—	—	—
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center	Hazard, KY	$136	$128	★ 2/5	174 min	—
Ochsner American Legion Hospital	Jennings, LA	$137	$192	★ 2/5	104 min	—
Page Hospital	Page, AZ	$139	$207	—	78 min	—
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital	Throckmorton, TX	$140	$103	—	—	—
Sabine Medical Center	Many, LA	$140	$425	—	129 min	—
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$142	$25	★ 1/5	119 min	—
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center	Martinez, CA	$146	—	★ 4/5	171 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 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: $708; Medicare pays $171.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	284	$49 $30 – $400
Medicare	485	$91 $46 – $760
Univera	15	$100 $11 – $161
Amerigroup	153	$110 $92 – $748
Independent Health	29	$157 $64 – $663
Geisinger	65	$158 $67 – $1,091
Highmark	123	$172 $51 – $1,543
MVP Health Care	72	$248 $105 – $1,661
UCare	62	$295 $96 – $1,007
Tricare / VA	336	$324 $57 – $906
AmeriHealth	195	$350 $57 – $3,321
Molina Healthcare	530	$354 $64 – $2,702
Priority Health	49	$368 $119 – $1,165
HealthPartners	204	$412 $78 – $1,244
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1190	$415 $61 – $2,487
Sanford Health Plan	63	$416 $109 – $1,246
Medica	180	$421 $116 – $1,408
Centene / Ambetter	743	$444 $50 – $1,941
Harvard Pilgrim	44	$481 $179 – $1,441
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	105	$490 $109 – $1,517
Anthem	508	$549 $64 – $3,713
UPMC Health Plan	93	$585 $75 – $1,939
Kaiser Permanente	206	$630 $61 – $2,306
Coventry	126	$634 $152 – $1,593
Humana	953	$638 $96 – $2,569
Devoted Health	149	$670 $196 – $782
UnitedHealthcare	1387	$683 $105 – $2,972
Security Health Plan	49	$684 $141 – $2,027
Aetna	1272	$806 $122 – $3,682
Health Net	249	$820 $60 – $3,000
SelectHealth	38	$822 $251 – $5,307
Bright Health	45	$827 $607 – $2,644
MultiPlan / PHCS network	643	$838 $173 – $2,641
AvMed	53	$1,111 $271 – $9,160
EmblemHealth	69	$1,214 $237 – $12,590
Healthcare Highways	38	$1,877 $1,217 – $2,251
Cigna	1018	$1,951 $210 – $7,321
Oscar Health	211	$2,707 $433 – $3,549

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
Wyoming	$224
Vermont	$280
Mississippi	$316
Tennessee	$327
New Mexico	$340
Montana	$340

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 2037 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $708, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,300, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $707, a Medicare rate of about $171. Most cash prices fall between $240 and $2,595 — 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 2037 US hospitals is $708. Most hospitals fall between $240 and $2,595. 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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