Cost of a Skin Biopsy Visit
in Wyoming
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Wyoming's vast geography creates unique healthcare delivery challenges, with the lowest population density in the nation affecting specialist access and costs across its 97,813 square miles. Skin Biopsy patients typically pay between $52.51 and $307.47, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $90.00 based on negotiated insurance rates from 183 active providers. Wyoming maintains a robust network of Skin Biopsy specialists serving communities from Cheyenne to Casper, and patients can browse all providers statewide to compare costs and availability.
Average
$150
Median
$90
Lowest
$53
Highest
$307
Providers
183
21% above 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 Wyoming
Wyoming's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above the national average, reflecting the challenges of delivering specialty care across the nation's least populated state. The concentration of specialists in cities like Cheyenne and Casper creates access disparities that drive up costs for rural residents who must travel long distances for dermatologic care.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Wyoming's Skin Biopsy specialists practice in Cheyenne, Casper, and Laramie, leaving vast rural areas underserved and requiring patients to travel hundreds of miles for specialty care. This geographic concentration allows urban practices to maintain higher pricing due to limited local competition. Rural residents often face additional costs for travel and lodging when seeking dermatologic care, making telemedicine consultations increasingly valuable for follow-up visits.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-affiliated dermatology clinics at facilities like Cheyenne Regional Medical Center typically charge higher fees due to facility overhead and administrative costs. Independent dermatology practices generally offer lower visit costs but may have limited hours or longer wait times due to high demand. Wyoming's small population makes it challenging for practices to achieve economies of scale, contributing to higher per-visit costs compared to more populated states.
Insurance Market Competition in Wyoming
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming dominates the individual market, while United Healthcare and Cigna compete primarily in employer-sponsored plans, limiting negotiating power for competitive rates. The state's small insurance market means fewer plan options and less aggressive rate competition compared to larger states. This concentrated market allows insurers to maintain higher deductibles and copays for specialty services, directly impacting patient out-of-pocket costs.
Physician Supply and Demand in Wyoming
With 183 active Skin Biopsy providers serving the state's 580,000 residents, Wyoming maintains adequate dermatologic access in urban areas but significant shortages in rural regions. The limited supply of specialists in remote areas allows providers to maintain premium pricing due to lack of local competition. Long wait times for appointments, particularly for non-urgent conditions, reflect the supply-demand imbalance that characterizes Wyoming's specialty care market.
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 Wyoming
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Skin Biopsy visit in Wyoming?
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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 |