How much does a Tissue pathology exam cost in Tennessee?

Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) · CPT 88305 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $73, with most between $52 and $90 ($82 cash/self-pay). Based on 104 Tennessee hospitals — 37% lower than the national typical of $116. Hospital list charges run about $244 (3.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$73
Tennessee · $52–$90
Cash / self-pay
$82
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$244
3.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 104 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) is about $73, with most between $52 and $90, based on 104 Tennessee hospitals. That's 37% lower than the national typical of $116.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) in Tennessee run around $82. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $244), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for a Tissue pathology exam (biopsy) run about $244 — roughly 3.3× the $73 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $73), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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