CPT 17281 Surgery - Integumentary
Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .6-1 Cost
Body System: Integumentary
Medicare Facility Rate
$100
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$175
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.73
Work RVU
1.08
Facility PE RVU
0.17
Malpractice RVU
5.25
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .6-1 cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $100. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .6-1 cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $100.