How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in San Antonio?

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $193, with most between $68 and $228 ($1,204 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 66% higher than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $1,204 (6.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$193
San Antonio · $68$228
Cash / self-pay
$1,204
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,204
6.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

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

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $193, with most between $68 and $228, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 66% higher than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in San Antonio run around $1,204. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,204), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $1,204 — roughly 6.2× the $193 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 San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $193), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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