Wart removal Cost by Hospital

Wart removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1878 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$235median cash price · 1878 hospitals, 52 statestypically $88–$691 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.9× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$389
Cash / self-pay
$235
Insurer-negotiated
$218
Medicare pays
$121
$88$691
Median cash $235  ·  Medicare $121  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $235 — about 1.9× the Medicare rate ($121). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($241).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $389 list price could save about $154 (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
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $38 $75 ★ 4/5 219 min —
Dickenson Community Hospital Clintwood, VA $39 $62 — 109 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $39 $83 — 109 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City Union City, TN $39 $327 ★ 4/5 139 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $39 $275 ★ 3/5 128 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $39 $275 — 139 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $39 $275 ★ 4/5 144 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $39 $275 ★ 4/5 157 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville Booneville, MS $39 $275 ★ 3/5 99 min —
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS $39 $275 ★ 2/5 211 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS $39 $275 ★ 3/5 259 min —
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo Yazoo City, MS $39 $275 — 82 min —
Baptist Medical Center-Leake Carthage, MS $39 $275 ★ 2/5 94 min —
Baptist Medical Center Attala Kosciusko, MS $39 $275 — 77 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Huntingdon, TN $39 $275 ★ 4/5 119 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN $39 $275 ★ 3/5 182 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton Covington, TN $39 $275 ★ 3/5 149 min —
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center Hazard, KY $39 $58 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center South Williamson, KY $39 $58 ★ 2/5 168 min —
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $39 $187 ★ 5/5 139 min —
Sycamore Shoals Hospital Elizabethton, TN $39 $182 ★ 2/5 142 min —
Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN $39 $187 ★ 1/5 211 min —
Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN $39 $185 — 136 min —
Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City, TN $39 $182 ★ 3/5 178 min —
Johnson County Community Hospital Mountain City, TN $39 $187 — 131 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 Wart 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: $235; Medicare pays $121.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 240
$41
$15 – $291
Univera 15
$61
$7 – $103
AmeriHealth 162
$74
$39 – $1,817
Geisinger 63
$78
$64 – $879
Independent Health 25
$104
$37 – $235
Medicare 406
$114
$29 – $258
Priority Health 42
$116
$71 – $305
MVP Health Care 65
$134
$68 – $531
Highmark 110
$139
$57 – $485
Tricare / VA 288
$179
$56 – $264
Amerigroup 133
$187
$37 – $1,874
Sanford Health Plan 63
$191
$69 – $386
UCare 61
$192
$62 – $312
Molina Healthcare 467
$192
$49 – $2,702
UPMC Health Plan 85
$192
$60 – $548
Devoted Health 138
$194
$95 – $237
Medica 173
$195
$77 – $946
HealthPartners 186
$201
$64 – $402
Humana 835
$202
$67 – $2,569
Security Health Plan 49
$202
$66 – $492
Coventry 102
$206
$86 – $589
Centene / Ambetter 664
$212
$57 – $1,423
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1050
$216
$62 – $1,460
Harvard Pilgrim 36
$218
$107 – $476
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 78
$226
$55 – $447
Kaiser Permanente 177
$240
$49 – $675
UnitedHealthcare 1246
$255
$73 – $2,601
Health Net 189
$272
$100 – $1,811
MultiPlan / PHCS network 533
$286
$115 – $815
Aetna 1106
$291
$81 – $3,682
Anthem 442
$316
$62 – $4,072
SelectHealth 36
$361
$159 – $5,307
AvMed 53
$367
$89 – $11,304
Cigna 870
$418
$104 – $7,480
EmblemHealth 68
$520
$174 – $12,287
Bright Health 45
$827
$607 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 35
$2,152
$433 – $14,612
Oscar Health 195
$2,660
$191 – $6,587

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
Tennessee$61
Maryland$66
Kentucky$97
Mississippi$98
Virginia$126
Michigan$138

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.

Does Medicare cover Wart removal?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Wart removal. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $121. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $24 — 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 1878 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $235, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $389, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $218, a Medicare rate of about $121. Most cash prices fall between $88 and $691 — 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 Wart removal cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1878 US hospitals is $235. Most hospitals fall between $88 and $691. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Wart removal?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $121). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Wart removal?
Medicare pays about $121. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Wart 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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