Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi ranks among the states with the highest melanoma mortality rates, making access to dermatological procedures particularly important for residents. Patients seeking a Skin Biopsy in Mississippi typically pay between $32 and $152, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $79 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains over 1,300 active providers offering these services, giving patients throughout Mississippi options to browse all available specialists in their area.
Average
$88
Median
$79
Lowest
$32
Highest
$152
Providers
1,302
29% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does skin biopsy compare to related procedures in Mississippi?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $38 | $57 | $151 | 1,318 |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $79 | $105 | $187 | 1,303 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $1 | $2 | $14 | 1,356 |
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 Mississippi
Mississippi's healthcare costs run approximately 14% below the national average, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural provider market dynamics. However, limited specialist availability in rural areas can create access challenges that sometimes drive up costs for complex dermatological procedures.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Mississippi's dermatology specialists concentrate heavily in Jackson, Gulfport-Biloxi, and Tupelo, while rural Delta counties often have no local skin biopsy providers within 50 miles. This geographic disparity forces rural patients to travel significant distances, sometimes adding transportation and lodging costs to their medical expenses. The state's rural hospital closures have also reduced outpatient specialty services in smaller communities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned dermatology practices in Mississippi often charge facility fees that can double the cost of a skin biopsy compared to independent physician offices. Major health systems like University of Mississippi Medical Center and Forrest Health have higher overhead costs but may offer more comprehensive pathology services on-site. Independent dermatology practices typically offer lower base rates but may send biopsies to external labs, affecting turnaround times.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
The limited number of major insurers in Mississippi—primarily BCBS Mississippi, UHC, and Magnolia—reduces competitive pressure on negotiated rates with providers. This concentrated market allows insurers to maintain tighter networks, sometimes excluding higher-cost specialists or requiring patients to travel farther for in-network care. Rural areas particularly suffer from narrow provider networks that may not include local dermatologists.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With over 1,300 providers offering skin biopsy services statewide, Mississippi has reasonable specialist availability in urban areas but significant shortages in rural regions. The state's physician shortage areas, particularly in the Mississippi Delta, create higher demand for the few available specialists, which can drive up prices and extend wait times. Many Mississippi dermatologists maintain multiple practice locations to serve rural communities on a rotating basis.
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 Mississippi
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Skin Biopsy visit in Mississippi?
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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 |