Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Oklahoma
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oklahoma's healthcare market operates approximately 8% below national cost averages, benefiting from lower overhead costs and competitive provider networks across the state's diverse urban and rural landscape. Patients seeking a Skin Biopsy typically pay between $32 and $187, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $78 based on negotiated insurance rates across Oklahoma's 1,061 active providers. The state's robust network of dermatology and pathology specialists means patients can browse providers throughout Oklahoma's major metropolitan areas and smaller communities alike.
Average
$99
Median
$78
Lowest
$32
Highest
$187
Providers
1,061
20% below national average
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| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $79 | $104 | $227 | 1,113 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $2 | $3 | $85 | 2,771 |
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 Oklahoma
Oklahoma's healthcare costs run approximately 8% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and competitive provider market across both metropolitan and rural regions. The state's geographic diversity, from the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas to smaller agricultural communities, creates distinct cost and access patterns for specialized services like dermatology care.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Oklahoma's 1,061 skin biopsy providers are concentrated primarily in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas, with fewer specialists serving the state's extensive rural regions. This geographic distribution can create longer travel distances for rural patients but also means less market saturation and potentially more competitive pricing in urban centers where multiple providers compete for patients.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient dermatology clinics in Oklahoma, particularly those affiliated with major health systems like OU Medicine and Saint Francis, typically have higher overhead costs reflected in biopsy pricing compared to independent practices. Many independent dermatology groups throughout the state can offer more competitive rates due to lower facility fees and streamlined operations.
Insurance Market Competition in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's insurance market features moderate competition among BCBS Oklahoma, UHC, and CommunityCare, with BCBS maintaining significant market share throughout the state. This concentration means that negotiated rates can vary substantially between insurers, and providers often have different contracted rates with each plan, affecting patient out-of-pocket costs based on their specific coverage.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oklahoma
With over 1,000 active providers performing skin biopsies across Oklahoma, the state maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population, though distribution favors urban areas. This healthy supply helps maintain competitive pricing and reasonable appointment availability, particularly in metropolitan areas where patients have multiple provider options for both routine and urgent skin evaluations.
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 Oklahoma
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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 |