Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m>4.0
Removal of large malignant lesions from facial areas costs between $186.64 and $612.13 depending on facility type, with potential differences of $425.49 requiring immediate bill verification.
About the analyst
Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
Code 17286 covers the destruction of large malignant skin lesions (over 4 cm) on facial areas including eyelids, nose, lips, and mucous membranes using methods like laser or cryotherapy. Patients typically include those with skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma in prominent facial locations. This procedure code carries the Medicare benchmark of $432 and may show potential differences of $1,200 depending on the billing facility type.
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Facility rate
$226
National Medicare benchmark
Non-facility rate
$99
Office setting benchmark
Data sources
4
24 data points
Key insights for CPT 17286
ASC vs hospital outpatient savings
$425Having this done at an ambulatory surgery center costs $187 vs $612 at a hospital outpatient
Facility vs office setting
$127 differenceNon-facility setting is less expensive for this procedure
What this procedure costs across different settings
The same procedure can cost very different amounts depending on where it's performed. These are the Medicare-allowed amounts — what hospitals actually charge can be 3-10x higher.
| Setting | Medicare rate | vs lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Facility (physician office) | $226 | +128% |
| Non-facility (office) | $99 | Lowest |
| Outpatient (APC) | $612 | +518% |
| Ambulatory surgery (ASC) | $187 | +89% |
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About this data
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, and CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (DRG weights). Regional adjustments use CMS Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). Hospital charges are from CMS Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files. All data is publicly available under federal law (45 CFR Part 180).
This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Actual costs depend on insurance coverage, negotiated rates, and individual circumstances.
Data: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS Inpatient PPS (IPPS), Outpatient PPS (OPPS), ASC Payment System, Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS), National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC). FY 2024 data. All publicly available from CMS.
Methodology: Facility rate applies when the procedure is performed in a hospital or ASC. Non-facility rate applies in a physician office. GPCI adjustments reflect regional cost-of-living differences.
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