How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Arizona?

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

In Arizona, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $116, with most between $66 and $188 ($258 cash/self-pay). Based on 46 Arizona hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $515 (4.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$116
Arizona · $66$188
Cash / self-pay
$258
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$515
4.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 46 Arizona 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 Arizona — FAQs

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

In Arizona, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $116, with most between $66 and $188, based on 46 Arizona hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Arizona run around $258. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $515), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Arizona hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $515 — roughly 4.4× the $116 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 Arizona?

Yes. If a Arizona hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $116), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arizona hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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