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Complex Removal Of An Object Under The Skin

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 10121

This is the surgical removal of a foreign object lodged just beneath the skin, done in a more involved way than a simple removal — for example because the object is deeply embedded, hard to locate, or surrounded by inflamed or infected tissue. It typically requires a larger incision or more extensive exploration than a straightforward removal. The wound is then cleaned and closed.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,162 · 10th–90th $269$8,7100%5%10%10th90th$3,162Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $162$9330%10%20%10th90th$269$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K$200.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$1,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$10,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$2,187.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$645.65
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$6,165.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$512.86