Procedures
Bile duct biopsy through the skin cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
From 44 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $2,226 (most listed prices $382–$6,839).
Cheapest in New Jersey
- $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bayonne Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Christ Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hoboken University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $464
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ARMC Atlantic City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $932
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Englewood Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,275
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,544
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hunterdon Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,652
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Lukes Hospital Warren Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,852
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,865
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Centrastate Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,865
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Centrastate Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,528
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hackettstown Medical Center 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.