Procedures
Skin biopsy (single lesion) cost in North Carolina
Skin biopsy (single lesion) 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 North Carolina
From 57 hospital and 3 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $564 (most listed prices $237–$1,272).
Usually included: pathology (lab review of tissue) + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Dermatology quotes usually exclude pathology.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
Skin biopsy (single lesion)
Pathology + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: pathology + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In North Carolina, from 59 providers. Most listed prices: $409–$795.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $100
- $135
- $200
- Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalSkin biopsy, shave/tangential, single lesionFacility fee only$80.19
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 - $90.31
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mission Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $100 total
Each additional shave biopsy costs $40. Pathology is listed separately at approximately $100; may be billed to insurance.
Source: dolcedermatology.com · checked Oct 2026 - $120est. $100 total
Each additional punch biopsy costs $60. Pathology is listed separately at approximately $100; may be billed to insurance.
Source: dolcedermatology.com · checked Oct 2026 - $101
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $107
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookSkin biopsy, shave/tangential, single lesionFacility fee only$130
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - Wake price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $35.75est. $135 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.35est. $135 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital 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.