How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in North Carolina?

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $87, with most between $58 and $325 ($334 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 North Carolina hospitals — 25% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $668 (7.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$87
North Carolina · $58–$325
Cash / self-pay
$334
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$668
7.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 58 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $87, with most between $58 and $325, based on 58 North Carolina hospitals. That's 25% lower than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in North Carolina run around $334. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $668), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $668 — roughly 7.7× the $87 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $87), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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