search again

Removal Of A Small Cancerous Growth, Scalp Or Groin Area

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 17270

A clinician destroys a cancerous skin growth located on the scalp, neck, hand, foot, or genital area using a method such as freezing, burning, or scraping instead of cutting it out with a scalpel and stitches. This particular service is for a growth that is small in size. The technique is chosen when destroying the growth in place is expected to clear it effectively.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,512 · 10th–90th $138$7,9430%5%10%10th90th$2,512Professionalmedian $141 · 10th–90th $85$3470%10%20%10th90th$141$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K$1.0M

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
$147.91
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$302.00
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$9,549.93
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,513.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$3,311.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$281.84