Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Oregon
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oregon's Medicaid expansion has improved dermatological access across the state, yet Skin Biopsy costs still show significant variation based on location and facility type. Patients typically pay between $53.58 and $242.27 for a Skin Biopsy procedure, with a median cost of $82.53. With 368 active providers performing skin biopsies across Oregon's urban centers and rural communities, patients can browse all available specialists to find the most affordable option for their situation.
Average
$126
Median
$83
Lowest
$54
Highest
$242
Providers
368
1% above national average
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How does skin biopsy compare to related procedures in Oregon?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Injection Injection into a major joint or bursa | 20610 | $58 | $85 | $167 | 516 |
| Abscess Drainage (I&D) Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 10060 | $80 | $119 | $387 | 418 |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) Routine venipuncture for blood sample | 36415 | $3 | $3 | $80 | 1,033 |
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 Oregon
Oregon's healthcare costs run approximately 9% above the national average, driven by the state's moderate but growing ambulatory surgery center market and concentration of providers in urban areas. The state's regulatory environment and dominant insurance players create unique cost dynamics for specialized procedures like Skin Biopsy.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Portland's metro area concentrates most of Oregon's dermatology specialists, while eastern Oregon's rural counties often require patients to travel hours for Skin Biopsy procedures. This geographic disparity creates both access challenges and cost variations, with rural patients sometimes paying travel costs that exceed the procedure fee itself.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Oregon Health & Science University and Providence Health Systems operate many hospital-based dermatology clinics with higher overhead costs than independent practices. These academic and health system-affiliated facilities often charge facility fees in addition to professional fees for Skin Biopsy procedures.
Insurance Market Competition in Oregon
The state's insurance landscape features moderate competition between Regence BCBS, PacificSource, and UnitedHealthcare, with each maintaining different negotiated rates for dermatological procedures. This competitive dynamic helps keep some costs in check, though Oregon's rates still exceed national averages for most specialist services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oregon
With 368 active providers performing skin biopsies statewide, Oregon maintains reasonable access relative to its population, though distribution favors urban areas heavily. This adequate supply in metro areas helps moderate pricing competition, while rural shortages can drive up costs for patients with limited options.
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 Oregon
What is the average cost of a Skin Biopsy visit in Oregon without insurance?
Does Oregon Medicaid cover Skin Biopsy visits?
How do I find an affordable Skin Biopsy near me in Oregon?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Skin Biopsy visit in Oregon?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Skin Biopsy in Oregon?
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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 |