How Much Does a Skin Biopsy Cost?
A skin biopsy removes a small sample of skin tissue to examine under a microscope. It's used to diagnose skin conditions, rashes, and potential skin cancers.
Medicare Allowed
$85.56
Hospital Charge
$222.44
Est. Out-of-Pocket
$17.11
~20% coinsurance
Hospital Charge vs. Medicare Payment
Hospital Charge$222.44
Medicare Allowed$85.56
Medicare Payment$61.99
Hospitals charge 2.6x more than what Medicare allows.
Most Expensive States for Skin Biopsy
1. Alaska$104.75
2. New York$101.81
3. New Jersey$101.16
4. Connecticut$98.12
5. District of Columbia$97.08
6. California$96.09
7. Puerto Rico$94.24
8. Maryland$93.78
9. Massachusetts$92.65
10. Hawaii$92.35
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.