Procedures
Bile duct biopsy through the skin cost in North Carolina
Bile duct biopsy through the skin is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $2,226 (most listed prices $382–$6,839).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalBile duct biopsy through the skinFacility fee only$323
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $323
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $437
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $447
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $603
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $762
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $950
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with Brenner Children'sBile duct biopsy through the skinFacility fee only$1,201
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center w price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rex Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel HillBile duct biopsy through the skinFacility fee only$1,867
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel H price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,939
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.