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Complex Removal Of An Object Under The Skin

Washington 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 $646 · 10th–90th $309$7,9430%10%10th90th$646Professionalmedian $363 · 10th–90th $182$1,1220%10%20%10th90th$363$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$363.08
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$11,220.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$1,230.27
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$8,912.51
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$741.31
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,905.46
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$891.25
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$117.49
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,071.52
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$501.19
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$660.69
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$8,709.64
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$9,332.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$676.08
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$398.11