How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Kentucky?
Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: Kentucky
In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $112, with most between $78 and $178 ($187 cash/self-pay). Based on 49 Kentucky hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $341 (3× higher).
Source: medians across 49 Kentucky 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 Kentucky — FAQs
How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $112, with most between $78 and $178, based on 49 Kentucky hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $116.
How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost without insurance in Kentucky?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Kentucky run around $187. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $341), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Kentucky hospital bill for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) so high?
Kentucky hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $341 — roughly 3× the $112 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 Kentucky?
Yes. If a Kentucky hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $112), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kentucky hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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