Skin Lesion Removal Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical removal of suspicious or cancerous skin growths.
$1,200
National Avg Cost
$960
Medicare Pays
$240
Patient Pays
Outpatient
Category
Skin Lesion Removal Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $1,497 | $1,198 | $299 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $1,484 | $1,187 | $297 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $1,465 | $1,172 | $293 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $1,459 | $1,167 | $292 |
| 5 | Missouri | $1,442 | $1,154 | $288 |
| 6 | Georgia | $1,435 | $1,148 | $287 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $1,428 | $1,142 | $286 |
| 8 | Maryland | $1,427 | $1,142 | $285 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $1,403 | $1,123 | $281 |
| 10 | Alaska | $1,394 | $1,115 | $279 |
| 11 | Delaware | $1,371 | $1,096 | $274 |
| 12 | Kansas | $1,369 | $1,096 | $274 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $1,350 | $1,080 | $270 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $1,347 | $1,077 | $269 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $1,317 | $1,054 | $263 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $1,315 | $1,052 | $263 |
| 17 | Vermont | $1,308 | $1,046 | $262 |
| 18 | Alabama | $1,290 | $1,032 | $258 |
| 19 | Iowa | $1,283 | $1,026 | $257 |
| 20 | Ohio | $1,283 | $1,026 | $257 |
| 21 | Colorado | $1,270 | $1,016 | $254 |
| 22 | California | $1,263 | $1,011 | $253 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $1,242 | $994 | $248 |
| 24 | Indiana | $1,234 | $987 | $247 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $1,225 | $980 | $245 |
| 26 | Florida | $1,197 | $957 | $239 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $1,178 | $943 | $236 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $1,174 | $939 | $235 |
| 29 | Arizona | $1,166 | $933 | $233 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $1,162 | $930 | $232 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $1,153 | $923 | $231 |
| 32 | Oregon | $1,142 | $914 | $228 |
| 33 | Utah | $1,114 | $891 | $223 |
| 34 | Washington | $1,110 | $888 | $222 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $1,098 | $878 | $220 |
| 36 | New York | $1,083 | $866 | $217 |
| 37 | Illinois | $1,078 | $863 | $216 |
| 38 | Michigan | $1,074 | $859 | $215 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $1,051 | $840 | $210 |
| 40 | Virginia | $1,039 | $831 | $208 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $1,028 | $822 | $206 |
| 42 | Nevada | $1,021 | $817 | $204 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $1,018 | $815 | $204 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $1,002 | $802 | $200 |
| 45 | Montana | $984 | $788 | $197 |
| 46 | Texas | $979 | $783 | $196 |
| 47 | Maine | $969 | $775 | $194 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $962 | $770 | $192 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $960 | $768 | $192 |
| 50 | Idaho | $930 | $744 | $186 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Skin Lesion Removal cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Skin Lesion Removal is $1,200. Medicare typically pays $960, leaving a patient responsibility of $240.
Does Medicare cover Skin Lesion Removal?
Yes, Medicare covers Skin Lesion Removal. The average Medicare payment is $960 out of a total cost of $1,200.
What category is Skin Lesion Removal?
Skin Lesion Removal is classified as a outpatient procedure.