How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Rhode Island?
Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $85, with most between $71 and $122 ($227 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — 27% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $317 (3.7× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs
How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $85, with most between $71 and $122, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's 27% lower than the national typical of $116.
How much does a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) cost without insurance in Rhode Island?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Rhode Island run around $227. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $317), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Rhode Island hospital bill for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) so high?
Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $317 — roughly 3.7× the $85 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $85), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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