I just got my bill for a skin biopsy taken to determine peripheral neuropathy. I was astounded! The full amount was $2,816. My share in that is $533.02. I'm not sure if it cost more because I have insurance, or if this is what it would cost anyone without insurance.
Bone marrow test for myeloma monoclonal cells totaled $3677 before insurance discounts (not insurance payments - our insurance doesn't pay anything). Insurance negotiated discount was 1934. So total was $1734.
Included was:
BLD Smear Periphrl 53
Bone Marrow Smear 149
Flow Cymetry, Cell 89
Each Additional MA 1656
16 or more markers 166
Surgical Pathology 348
Decalcification PR 33
Spec Stains; group 456
Immunocytochemistr 471
TISS Cult Neoplasm 350
Chromo Analy; ct1 400
This does not include doctor fee of around $350. How we are supposed to know if all of this was necessary to tell what percent monoclonal cells you have in your bone marrow, I don't know.
my father has a cancer gallbladder terminal do you know any cure for this type the cancer
My pathology lab charged $170
I jst paid $2500.00 for a vulva biopsy..
The amount of money that it will cost to do vaginal biopsy cost varies from one place to another. On average it will cost between $1,200 and $2,500.
what is the code biopsy for mole on skin
It is called punch biopsy
Between the initial ultrasound to determine whether the lump is a tumor or a cyst and the procedure itself, a breast tumor biopsy can cost as much as $3,000 for an uninsured patient.
A skin biopsy is used to make a diagnosis of many skin disorders. Information from the biopsy also helps the doctor choose the best treatment for the patient.
The cost of a FNAC procedure would depend on the type of procedure needed. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology procedure is a biopsy to test masses found under the skin.
In hinduja hospital it cost 140000 for brain biopsy
what is a punch skin biopsy A skin punch biopsy is a procedure in which a small tissue sample is removed with a hollow punch. The sample is then sent for microscopic examination. This procedure is commonly done to obtain a diagnosis.
My bill was $2500. My low cost insurance did not pay as I had not met my high deductible.
The first part of the skin biopsy test is obtaining a sample of tissue that best represents the lesion being evaluated. Many biopsy techniques are available.