How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Alabama?

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: Alabama

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $76, with most between $49 and $142 ($117 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 Alabama hospitals — 34% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $232 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$76
Alabama · $49$142
Cash / self-pay
$117
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$232
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 53 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost in Alabama — FAQs

How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost in Alabama?

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $76, with most between $49 and $142, based on 53 Alabama hospitals. That's 34% lower than the national typical of $116.

How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost without insurance in Alabama?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Alabama run around $117. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $232), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Alabama hospital bill for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) so high?

Alabama hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $232 — roughly 3.1× the $76 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Alabama?

Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $76), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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