Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Maryland
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maryland's regulated healthcare market, where the state sets hospital rates through the Health Services Cost Review Commission, creates unique pricing dynamics for specialty care. Skin Biopsy visits in Maryland typically range from $33.50 to $203.04, with a median cost of $75.51 based on insurer-negotiated rates. With over 4,000 active Skin Biopsy providers across the state, patients have extensive options from Baltimore's academic medical centers to community practices in rural counties.
Average
$104
Median
$76
Lowest
$34
Highest
$203
Providers
4,018
16% below national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $39 | $60 | $167 | 4,102 |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $71 | $109 | $254 | 4,075 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $1 | $1 | $6 | 4,146 |
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 Maryland
Maryland's healthcare costs run approximately 13% above the national average, reflecting the state's affluent demographics and concentration of academic medical centers. The Health Services Cost Review Commission's hospital rate-setting creates unusual pricing transparency compared to other states, though this regulation doesn't extend to physician fees.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Baltimore-Washington corridor concentrates most of Maryland's dermatology specialists, creating access challenges for residents of the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland mountains, and Southern Maryland counties. Rural patients often face longer wait times and may need to travel 60+ miles for specialized skin cancer screening or complex dermatological procedures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned dermatology practices affiliated with Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and MedStar Health typically charge higher rates due to facility fees and academic medical center overhead. Independent dermatology groups in suburban areas like Montgomery County and Anne Arundel County often provide more competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality care.
Insurance Market Competition in Maryland
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield's dominant market position in Maryland, particularly in the individual and small group markets, gives them significant negotiating power with providers. Competition from UnitedHealthcare and Aetna helps moderate rates in employer-sponsored plans, while the state's active insurance exchange provides additional options for individual buyers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maryland
With over 4,000 active skin biopsy providers, Maryland has relatively strong dermatology access compared to many states, though distribution heavily favors urban areas. The presence of major medical schools and residency programs helps maintain physician supply, keeping wait times reasonable in metro areas while rural regions still face provider shortages.
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 Maryland
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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 |