How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Delaware?

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

In Delaware, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $130, with most between $71 and $257 ($385 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Delaware hospitals — 12% higher than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $394 (3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$130
Delaware · $71$257
Cash / self-pay
$385
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$394
3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Delaware 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 Delaware — FAQs

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

In Delaware, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $130, with most between $71 and $257, based on 5 Delaware hospitals. That's 12% higher than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Delaware run around $385. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $394), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Delaware hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $394 — roughly 3× the $130 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 Delaware?

Yes. If a Delaware hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $130), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Delaware hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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