Average cost of Mohs Micrographic Surgery?

Though I am not at liberty to discuss my charges for certain procedures, I can tell you that for a typical Mohs case with 2 layers on the face with a relatively simple closure of the wound, Medicare charges approximately $1,500. Most dermatologists charge rates that are comparable to Medicare or may... more

The best way to address your question is by seeing a Mohs surgeon in consultation. The physician can better evaluate your condition and determine the complexity of the procedure as well as the reconstruction that might be needed. No one knows how many stages of Mohs surgery you will need and the cost is... more

Moh's would be considered a medically necessary procedure and as such should be covered by health insurance. So would the wound reconstruction after excision of the BCC. The number of excisions it takes to clear the tumor usually determines the cost of the Moh's treatment in addition to the complexity of the... more

The cost of your surgery will vary depending on the complexity of the of the case. The advantage of Mohs surgery is that when the surgery is done, you will know immediately that the surgeon has removed all the remaining tumor and this can be done with a 99% certainty in most Mohs cases.  Please be advised... more

 Dear Trufa, The charge for Mohs surgery is as follows: 1. First layer. This cost INCLUDES taking the first skin specimen, the processing of slides, reading the slides and mapping of the tumor.  The only variable in this charge is whether it is taking place on the scalp, face, neck vs. the arms,... more

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... more