Procedures
Skin biopsy (single lesion) cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 70 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania, from 71 providers. Most listed prices: $341–$2,774.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $234
- $244
- $258
- $66.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fulton County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Cole price file · checked Oct 2026 - $77.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reading Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $78.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fulton County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $79.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Cole price file · checked Oct 2026 - $87.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Cole price file · checked Oct 2026 - $93.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chan Soon Shiong Medical Center at Windber price file · checked Oct 2026 - $96.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reading Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $97.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Meadville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Kane price file · checked Oct 2026 - $108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Wellsboro price file · checked Oct 2026 - $109
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Meadville Medical Center 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.