Ex sq tumor/face or scalp 2 cm/> 21012 cost at US hospitals
Ex SQ tumor/face or scalp 2 cm/> 21012 · CPT 21012
$178.50
lowest cash price
$2,896.40
national median
$19,215.57
highest cash price
256
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $178.50–$19,215.57 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,874.89) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,917.33)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 17 | $413.07 | $413.07 | $506.79 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $965.25 | $965.25 | $965.25 |
| California | 83 | $178.50 | $2,896.40 | $5,958.40 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 69 | $1,157.00 | $4,439.50 | $6,055.40 |
| Georgia | 24 | $2,017.08 | $2,017.08 | $5,810.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $277.76 | $277.76 | $277.76 |
| Illinois | 38 | $650.40 | $2,972.90 | $2,972.90 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 20 | $276.00 | $828.00 | $5,380.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $615.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $2,271.01 | $4,233.00 | $4,703.00 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $4,248.00 | $4,248.00 | $5,643.20 |
| Mississippi | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $834.60 | $834.60 | $4,622.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $483.00 | $1,068.48 | $1,068.48 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,770.73 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $1,917.33 | $1,917.33 | $5,450.15 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,782.50 | $1,782.50 | $1,782.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 49 | $389.00 | $4,844.45 | $16,534.45 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $3,364.90 | $3,364.90 | $3,364.90 |
| Oregon | 12 | $523.68 | $714.96 | $995.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $581.40 | $877.20 | $3,369.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,526.50 | $2,110.50 | $14,733.80 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 100 | $2,678.76 | $3,339.18 | $3,339.18 |
| Virginia | 23 | $2,050.00 | $4,800.00 | $19,215.57 |
| Washington | 29 | $2,432.19 | $2,432.19 | $3,760.00 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $363.50 | $2,106.00 | $11,091.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $791.73 | $791.73 | $1,138.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,227.10 – $1,227.10 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $577.72 – $5,092.35 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $334.98 – $1,366.42 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $1,436.62 – $3,404.83 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $1,806.42 – $13,592.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | not published | $1,578.64 – $3,941.85 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $334.98 – $1,366.42 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $1,638.00 – $6,643.38 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $1,609.35 – $1,924.66 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $1,427.22 – $9,297.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $2,959.00 – $3,388.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | not published | $322.56 – $2,342.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $95.72 – $668.59 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $1,577.02 – $1,640.10 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $1,604.25 – $4,743.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $322.56 – $4,014.43 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $66.12 – $668.59 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $1,805.60 – $6,652.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $1,627.33 – $9,206.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $515.37 – $3,097.49 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | not published | $446.93 – $2,058.68 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | not published | $200.50 – $1,432.11 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | not published | $200.50 – $850.49 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $95.72 – $668.59 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | not published | $202.51 – $850.49 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $1,704.24 – $4,893.07 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $1,805.60 – $6,920.00 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $2,298.14 – $4,042.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | not published | $382.28 – $1,208.69 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | not published | $322.56 – $1,772.35 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | not published | $322.56 – $6,967.32 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | not published | $322.56 – $2,058.68 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | not published | $322.56 – $2,129.16 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | not published | $200.50 – $850.49 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | not published | $200.50 – $850.49 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | not published | $200.50 – $850.49 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | not published | $200.50 – $850.49 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | not published | $202.51 – $329.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | not published | $357.44 – $2,680.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | not published | $576.00 – $2,867.21 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | not published | $1,724.73 – $3,999.82 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | not published | $1,724.73 – $3,828.90 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | not published | $1,625.00 – $4,771.95 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | not published | $1,724.73 – $4,570.53 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | not published | $964.00 – $3,324.90 |