How much does a Destruction of skin lesion cost?

Destruction of skin lesion · CPT 17000 · Destruction of a skin lesion removes a precancerous or benign growth, often by freezing or burning.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Destruction of skin lesion is about $260, with most between $132 and $734 ($189 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,596 U.S. hospitals.

Insurer-negotiated
$260
typical · $132–$734
Cash / self-pay
$189
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$288
gross charge

Source: medians across 2,596hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Destruction of skin lesion cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Destruction of skin lesion cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Destruction of skin lesion is about $260, with most falling between $132 and $734, based on published rates from 2,596 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Destruction of skin lesion cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Destruction of skin lesion run around $189. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $288), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Destruction of skin lesion?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $260), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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Destruction of skin lesion cost by location

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