How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Arkansas?

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

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $63, with most between $57 and $77 ($150 cash/self-pay). Based on 59 Arkansas hospitals — 46% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $248 (3.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$63
Arkansas · $57$77
Cash / self-pay
$150
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$248
3.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 59 Arkansas 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 Arkansas — FAQs

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

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $63, with most between $57 and $77, based on 59 Arkansas hospitals. That's 46% lower than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Arkansas run around $150. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $248), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Arkansas hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $248 — roughly 3.9× the $63 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 Arkansas?

Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $63), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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