go back

Removal Of A Small Cancerous Growth, Scalp Or Groin Area

Washington, DC 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 $1,862 · 10th–90th $95$5,8880%10%20%10th90th$1,862Professionalmedian $129 · 10th–90th $87$1550%10%20%10th90th$129$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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
$95.50
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$154.88
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$851.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$302.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$269.15