Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Washington
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Washington's healthcare system, anchored by major academic medical centers in Seattle and regional networks extending to rural communities, offers extensive access to dermatological services across the state. Skin Biopsy patients typically pay between $52 and $220, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $80 based on negotiated insurance rates from over 4,400 active providers throughout Washington. Patients can browse all Skin Biopsy specialists in Washington to find the most cost-effective option for their needs.
Average
$118
Median
$80
Lowest
$52
Highest
$220
Providers
4,477
5% below national average
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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 Washington
Washington's healthcare costs run approximately 10% above the national average, reflecting the state's robust economy and higher cost of living concentrated in the Puget Sound metropolitan area. The state's geography creates distinct cost zones, with Seattle and Bellevue commanding premium rates while eastern Washington communities offer more affordable specialist care.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma concentrate most of Washington's dermatology specialists, creating competitive pricing in these metro areas but longer wait times. Rural counties like Ferry, Garfield, and Pend Oreille rely heavily on visiting specialists or telemedicine consultations, often resulting in higher per-visit costs due to limited local options. Eastern Washington patients frequently travel to Spokane or the Tri-Cities for specialized dermatological procedures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based dermatology clinics at systems like UW Medicine, MultiCare, and Providence charge additional facility fees that can double the total cost of skin biopsies compared to independent practices. Academic medical centers in Seattle command premium rates due to their teaching hospital status and subspecialty expertise. Private dermatology groups throughout Washington typically offer more transparent, bundled pricing without separate facility charges.
Insurance Market Competition in Washington
Washington's competitive insurance market with Premera, Regence, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare as major players helps keep negotiated rates reasonable for specialty services. The state's active insurance marketplace and robust employer-sponsored coverage create leverage for competitive provider reimbursement. Kaiser's integrated model offers some of the lowest out-of-pocket costs for members but limits provider choice to their network.
Physician Supply and Demand in Washington
With over 4,400 providers offering skin biopsy services, Washington maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population, particularly in urban corridors. This healthy supply-demand balance helps moderate pricing and reduces wait times for routine dermatological procedures. The state's strong medical training programs, including UW School of Medicine, continuously replenish the specialist workforce and maintain competitive pricing pressures.
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 Washington
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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 |