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

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

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $113, with most between $76 and $248 ($191 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 South Dakota hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $212 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$113
South Dakota · $76–$248
Cash / self-pay
$191
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$212
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 South Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs

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

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $113, with most between $76 and $248, based on 17 South Dakota hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in South Dakota run around $191. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $212), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Dakota hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $212 — roughly 1.9× the $113 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 Dakota?

Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $113), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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