Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Alabama
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Alabama's healthcare costs run approximately 8% below national averages, making Skin Biopsy visits more affordable than many states. Patients typically pay between $31 and $152 for a skin biopsy procedure, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $81. Over 2,400 active providers across Alabama perform skin biopsies, giving patients substantial choice when selecting an in-network specialist.
Average
$88
Median
$81
Lowest
$31
Highest
$152
Providers
2,408
29% below national average
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| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $38 | $68 | $117 | 2,687 |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $76 | $102 | $203 | 2,685 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $1 | $3 | $80 | 2,773 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 11102 — Tangential biopsy of skin, single lesion). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 11102 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 11102 (Tangential biopsy of skin, single lesion), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 11102 covers: the provider's professional fee for skin biopsy. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Skin Biopsy Visit Costs Vary Across Alabama
Alabama's healthcare costs run approximately 8% below national averages due to lower labor costs and facility expenses, though rural areas face provider shortages that can drive up prices. The state's geographic spread from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast creates distinct healthcare markets with varying cost structures.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile concentrations of dermatology practices create competitive pricing, while rural counties in central and southern Alabama may have limited options requiring patients to travel for care. This geographic disparity means rural patients often pay travel costs but may find lower procedure fees at smaller practices. Telemedicine consultations have improved access for initial evaluations, though biopsy procedures still require in-person visits.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) and other academic medical centers typically charge higher facility fees but offer specialized expertise for complex cases. Independent dermatology practices across Alabama generally have lower overhead costs, translating to more affordable skin biopsy procedures. Hospital-owned outpatient clinics may add facility fees ranging from $100-300 on top of physician charges, significantly impacting total patient costs.
Insurance Market Competition in Alabama
BCBS Alabama's market dominance limits insurer competition, resulting in fewer negotiated rate variations compared to states with more competitive markets. The state's decision not to expand Medicaid reduces insurer participation in marketplace plans, further concentrating market power. Limited competition can lead to higher negotiated rates, though Alabama's lower cost of living partially offsets this factor for patients.
Physician Supply and Demand in Alabama
With over 2,400 providers performing skin biopsies across Alabama, the state maintains adequate specialist availability in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This supply distribution creates cost differences where urban competition drives down prices while rural scarcity may increase them. Wait times for non-urgent skin biopsies typically range from 2-6 weeks in major cities but can extend to 2-3 months in underserved rural areas.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Skin Biopsy Costs in Alabama
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 11102)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Range: $62 – $387 | $200 |
| 2 | Rhode Island Range: $35 – $387 | $187 |
| 3 | New Hampshire Range: $103 – $251 | $182 |
| 4 | Connecticut Range: $47 – $387 | $181 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Range: $60 – $387 | $181 |
| 6 | New York Range: $49 – $387 | $179 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Range: $34 – $387 | $173 |
| 8 | West Virginia Range: $34 – $387 | $171 |
| 9 | Delaware Range: $33 – $387 | $169 |
| 10 | Nebraska Range: $47 – $242 | $167 |
| 11 | Maine Range: $100 – $206 | $164 |
| 12 | Wyoming Range: $53 – $307 | $150 |
| 13 | Vermont Range: $73 – $249 | $149 |
| 14 | North Dakota Range: $42 – $300 | $146 |
| 15 | Minnesota Range: $33 – $310 | $144 |
| 16 | Iowa Range: $54 – $251 | $143 |
| 17 | Utah Range: $54 – $220 | $130 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $34 – $250 | $127 |
| 19 | Oregon Range: $54 – $242 | $126 |
| 20 | South Dakota Range: $38 – $242 | $123 |
| 21 | New Mexico Range: $46 – $221 | $119 |
| 22 | Illinois Range: $37 – $230 | $118 |
| 23 | Washington Range: $52 – $220 | $118 |
| 24 | Georgia Range: $39 – $219 | $117 |
| 25 | Florida Range: $33 – $229 | $115 |
| 26 | Colorado Range: $43 – $221 | $115 |
| 27 | North Carolina Range: $39 – $209 | $114 |
| 28 | California Range: $80 – $171 | $112 |
| 29 | Indiana Range: $35 – $211 | $110 |
| 30 | Michigan Range: $38 – $201 | $110 |
| 31 | New Jersey Range: $21 – $230 | $108 |
| 32 | Hawaii Range: $37 – $200 | $107 |
| 33 | Texas Range: $34 – $194 | $105 |
| 34 | Maryland Range: $34 – $203 | $104 |
| 35 | South Carolina Range: $34 – $186 | $102 |
| 36 | Nevada Range: $72 – $145 | $101 |
| 37 | Virginia Range: $30 – $193 | $101 |
| 38 | Idaho Range: $47 – $175 | $101 |
| 39 | Oklahoma Range: $32 – $187 | $99 |
| 40 | Missouri Range: $36 – $136 | $94 |
| 41 | Ohio Range: $30 – $164 | $94 |
| 42 | Louisiana Range: $31 – $170 | $94 |
| 43 | Tennessee Range: $36 – $160 | $94 |
| 44 | Kentucky Range: $50 – $144 | $91 |
| 45 | Arkansas Range: $39 – $146 | $90 |
| 46 | Kansas Range: $36 – $140 | $90 |
| 47 | Montana Range: $80 – $108 | $89 |
| 48 | Alabama Range: $31 – $152 | $88 |
| 49 | Mississippi Range: $32 – $152 | $88 |
| 50 | Alaska Range: $80 – $95 | $85 |
| 51 | Arizona Range: $32 – $132 | $78 |