Skin Biopsy cost at US hospitals
Tangential biopsy of skin, single lesion · CPT 11102
$38.64
lowest cash price
$360.34
national median
$3,421.00
highest cash price
673
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $38.64–$3,421.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($231.52) → Sep 1, 2026 ($415.32)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $351.78 | $372.06 | $946.14 |
| Arizona | 13 | $95.50 | $178.20 | $341.32 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $69.73 | $232.05 | $457.60 |
| California | 85 | $74.60 | $576.80 | $1,560.67 |
| Colorado | 14 | $121.50 | $730.08 | $730.08 |
| Florida | 77 | $393.80 | $665.60 | $2,671.28 |
| Georgia | 25 | $258.41 | $560.04 | $780.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $112.96 | $112.96 | $314.25 |
| Illinois | 44 | $105.00 | $327.25 | $1,933.92 |
| Indiana | 25 | $48.82 | $456.60 | $489.00 |
| Iowa | 24 | $128.64 | $337.00 | $1,850.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $452.40 | $677.52 | $677.52 |
| Kentucky | 11 | $74.72 | $204.00 | $873.00 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $288.34 | $288.34 | $288.34 |
| Maine | 7 | $214.60 | $260.75 | $378.65 |
| Michigan | 26 | $236.88 | $593.00 | $803.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $224.78 | $444.00 | $459.20 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $129.78 | $179.52 | $1,474.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $181.50 | $655.85 | $960.30 |
| Montana | 2 | $152.00 | $152.00 | $397.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $232.40 |
| Nevada | 3 | $161.54 | $161.54 | $178.88 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $600.90 | $600.90 | $600.90 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $217.16 | $219.93 | $234.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $232.68 | $232.68 | $232.68 |
| New York | 23 | $235.13 | $415.32 | $857.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $476.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $420.80 | $420.80 | $460.80 |
| Ohio | 64 | $120.02 | $366.00 | $642.80 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $283.40 | $336.70 | $896.35 |
| Oregon | 13 | $79.36 | $560.15 | $966.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $98.40 | $617.60 | $1,055.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $200.50 | $277.00 | $324.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $337.60 | $337.60 | $423.20 |
| Tennessee | 28 | $38.64 | $39.15 | $369.28 |
| Texas | 108 | $83.30 | $332.85 | $3,421.00 |
| Virginia | 32 | $38.64 | $333.50 | $467.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $116.93 | $288.80 | $786.24 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $61.20 | $400.50 | $2,881.33 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $230.00 | $288.42 | $589.60 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $125.58 | $125.58 | $125.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $38.64 | $65.69 – $815.81 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $38.64 | $65.69 – $815.81 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $38.64 | $65.69 – $617.83 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $39.15 | $80.13 – $840.70 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $39.15 | $97.09 – $804.63 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $39.15 | $63.52 – $826.95 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $39.15 | $80.13 – $804.03 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $39.15 | $80.13 – $840.70 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $39.15 | $97.09 – $804.03 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $39.15 | $102.05 – $826.95 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $39.15 | $97.09 – $864.65 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $39.15 | $80.13 – $864.65 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $39.15 | $97.09 – $864.65 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $39.15 | $97.09 – $864.65 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $39.15 | $97.09 – $804.03 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $48.82 | $430.10 – $645.15 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $48.82 | $430.10 – $860.19 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $61.20 | $27.79 – $29.29 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $69.73 | $175.77 – $366.18 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $74.60 | $27.69 – $104.86 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $74.72 | $45.46 – $169.26 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $75.30 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $75.30 | not published |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $79.36 | $361.48 – $1,692.18 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $83.30 | $143.96 – $440.67 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $83.30 | $87.34 – $397.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $83.30 | $50.58 – $397.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $83.30 | $194.53 – $397.00 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $86.17 | $30.14 – $304.00 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $88.80 | $172.85 – $363.90 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $90.92 | $45.34 – $175.63 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $91.20 | $29.29 – $36.87 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $91.63 | $26.00 – $197.08 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $95.50 | $130.17 – $349.44 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $96.39 | $30.32 – $523.31 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $98.40 | $35.45 – $422.41 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $103.92 | $74.07 – $163.80 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $105.00 | $435.63 – $705.72 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $105.00 | $426.48 – $705.72 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $105.00 | $426.48 – $705.72 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $105.00 | $435.63 – $705.72 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $105.60 | $267.52 – $633.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $105.60 | $154.88 – $633.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $105.60 | $126.72 – $732.16 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $107.28 | $26.77 – $784.27 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $112.07 | $130.17 – $349.44 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $112.96 | $25.15 – $132.11 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $115.56 | $128.16 – $529.65 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $116.93 | $292.08 – $491.34 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $120.02 | $120.60 – $192.85 |