Procedures
Biopsy of outer ear canal cost in California
Biopsy of outer ear canal usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 69 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,594 (most listed prices $155–$5,110).
Cheapest in California
- $61.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $68.10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $109Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $110
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $274
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $415
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $417
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $454
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $894
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $894
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.