Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Missouri
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Missouri's healthcare market operates with costs approximately 5% below the national average, creating more accessible specialty care options across the state. Skin Biopsy patients typically pay between $36 and $136, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $110 based on negotiated insurance rates. With over 5,300 active Skin Biopsy providers throughout Missouri, patients have substantial choice when selecting care that fits their budget and location preferences.
Average
$94
Median
$110
Lowest
$36
Highest
$136
Providers
5,334
24% below national average
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How does skin biopsy compare to related procedures in Missouri?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $43 | $86 | $101 | 5,522 |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $81 | $134 | $178 | 5,522 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $3 | $23 | 5,682 |
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 Missouri
Missouri's healthcare costs run approximately 5% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and moderate provider competition. The state's mix of major metropolitan areas and extensive rural territories creates distinct pricing patterns based on local market dynamics and provider availability.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas concentrate most dermatology specialists, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times for patients. Rural Missouri residents often travel significant distances for specialized care, though some providers offer reduced rates to accommodate the additional travel burden patients face.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned dermatology practices in Missouri typically charge 20-30% more than independent providers due to higher facility fees and administrative costs. Major health systems like BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke's Health System influence pricing patterns in their respective markets through their negotiated insurance rates.
Insurance Market Competition in Missouri
Anthem, UHC, and Cigna maintain strong presences across Missouri, creating moderate competition that helps control negotiated rates for specialty services. The state's insurance market offers reasonable choice for consumers, though rural areas may have fewer plan options than urban centers like Columbia or Springfield.
Physician Supply and Demand in Missouri
With over 5,300 active providers handling skin biopsies, Missouri maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population. This healthy provider-to-patient ratio helps moderate pricing and reduces wait times, particularly in metropolitan areas where multiple practices compete for patients.
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 Missouri
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Does Missouri Medicaid cover Skin Biopsy visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Skin Biopsy visit in Missouri?
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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 |