How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Alaska?
Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: Alaska
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $306, with most between $208 and $362 ($306 cash/self-pay). Based on 6 Alaska hospitals — 164% higher than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $411 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 6 Alaska 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 Alaska — FAQs
How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost in Alaska?
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $306, with most between $208 and $362, based on 6 Alaska hospitals. That's 164% higher than the national typical of $116.
How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost without insurance in Alaska?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Alaska run around $306. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $411), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alaska hospital bill for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) so high?
Alaska hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $411 — roughly 1.3× the $306 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 Alaska?
Yes. If a Alaska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $306), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alaska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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