How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · Metro area: Dallas–Fort Worth

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $183, with most between $177 and $216 ($332 cash/self-pay). Based on 34 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals — 58% higher than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $553 (3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$183
Dallas–Fort Worth · $177$216
Cash / self-pay
$332
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$553
3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 34 Dallas–Fort Worth 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 Dallas–Fort Worth — FAQs

How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $183, with most between $177 and $216, based on 34 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals. That's 58% higher than the national typical of $116.

How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost without insurance in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Dallas–Fort Worth run around $332. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $553), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Dallas–Fort Worth hospital bill for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) so high?

Dallas–Fort Worth hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $553 — roughly 3× the $183 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 Dallas–Fort Worth?

Yes. If a Dallas–Fort Worth hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $183), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Dallas–Fort Worth hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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