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Jonathan Hoenig, MD answers: Average cost of Mohs Micrographic Surgery?

I have Basal Cell Carcinona (BCC) in the face (upper maxilla ), and it was removed on November 22, 2008. However, the surgeon did an incomplete primary excision and the biopsy showed positive margins for BCC. I did some research, and the Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) is a good option for the recurrent BCC. Since I don't have insurance coverage in the US, what is the average cost of MMS?


Jonathan Hoenig, MD
7 months ago
By Jonathan Hoenig, MD - Beverly Hills Oculoplastic surgeon

The cost of MOHS skin cancer excision and reconstruction depends on several factors. There are 3 factors that contribute to the overall cost. For MOHS surgery, you will pay for: 1. excision, 2. pathology reading, and 3. reconstruction.

The excision and pathology cost increase as the number of "levels" increase. A level is added each time the doctor has to go back and take more tissue until all of the cancer is removed.

The cost of the reconstruction depends on the size of the wound, how many layers of stitches are needed, if flaps (moving larger areas of skin around) are necessary and the overall complexity of the procedure.

 

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