Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Michigan
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Michigan's healthcare landscape features over 1,900 active Skin Biopsy providers across the state, creating competitive pricing for patients seeking diagnostic services. Skin Biopsy visits in Michigan typically cost between $38 and $201, with a median price of $92 based on negotiated insurance rates. Michigan residents benefit from costs running approximately 3% below national averages, and patients can browse all available providers throughout the state to find the most affordable options.
Average
$110
Median
$92
Lowest
$38
Highest
$201
Providers
1,955
11% below national average
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| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $80 | $104 | $464 | 2,466 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $1 | $3 | $85 | 2,640 |
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 Michigan
Michigan's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below national averages, reflecting the state's balanced mix of urban medical centers and rural practices. The Great Lakes state's diverse geography creates distinct cost patterns between metropolitan Detroit-Ann Arbor and Michigan's expansive rural Upper Peninsula regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids concentrate most of Michigan's dermatology specialists, creating competitive pricing in these areas while rural counties may have limited options. Upper Peninsula residents often face higher costs due to provider scarcity and the need to travel significant distances for specialized care.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Michigan's healthcare landscape includes major systems like Henry Ford Health and Spectrum Health that operate hospital-based dermatology clinics with higher overhead costs. Independent dermatology practices throughout the state typically offer lower facility fees but may have less comprehensive pathology services on-site.
Insurance Market Competition in Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan maintains significant market share alongside UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, creating moderate insurer competition that benefits consumers. This competitive environment has helped Michigan achieve negotiated rates for skin biopsies that remain below national benchmarks across most provider types.
Physician Supply and Demand in Michigan
With over 1,900 active Skin Biopsy providers statewide, Michigan maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population of 10 million residents. This healthy supply-demand balance contributes to reasonable pricing and shorter wait times compared to states with significant dermatologist 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 Michigan
What is the average cost of a Skin Biopsy visit in Michigan without insurance?
Does Michigan Medicaid cover Skin Biopsy visits?
How do I find an affordable Skin Biopsy near me in Michigan?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Skin Biopsy visit in Michigan?
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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 |