How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in New Jersey?

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: New Jersey

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $77, with most between $58 and $178 ($78 cash/self-pay). Based on 63 New Jersey hospitals — 34% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $512 (6.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$77
New Jersey · $58–$178
Cash / self-pay
$78
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$512
6.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 63 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs

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

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $77, with most between $58 and $178, based on 63 New Jersey hospitals. That's 34% lower than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in New Jersey run around $78. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $512), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $512 — roughly 6.6× the $77 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 New Jersey?

Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $77), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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