How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Mississippi?

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

In Mississippi, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $80, with most between $74 and $87 ($61 cash/self-pay). Based on 28 Mississippi hospitals — 31% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $150 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$80
Mississippi · $74$87
Cash / self-pay
$61
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$150
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 28 Mississippi 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 Mississippi — FAQs

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

In Mississippi, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $80, with most between $74 and $87, based on 28 Mississippi hospitals. That's 31% lower than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Mississippi run around $61. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $150), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Mississippi hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $150 — roughly 1.9× the $80 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 Mississippi?

Yes. If a Mississippi hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $80), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Mississippi hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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