Modeled Cost Analysis Using CPT/Medicare Rates and Approach Comparing Superficial Radiation Therapy Versus Mohs in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the costs of superficial radiation therapy and Mohs surgery for treating squamous cell carcinoma.
• Analyzed cost differences using CPT and Medicare rates.
• Compared overall time of procedures between superficial radiation therapy and Mohs surgery.
• Considered repair complexity in cost calculations.
• Found superficial radiation therapy can be 1.11 to 22.99 times more expensive than Mohs surgery.
• Overall procedure time for SRT is similar but spread over 10 to 25 days.