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

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $84, with most between $57 and $126 ($315 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — 28% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $484 (5.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$84
South Carolina · $57$126
Cash / self-pay
$315
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$484
5.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 South 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 South Carolina — FAQs

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $84, with most between $57 and $126, based on 32 South Carolina hospitals. That's 28% lower than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in South Carolina run around $315. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $484), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $484 — roughly 5.8× the $84 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 South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $84), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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