How much does Tissue pathology exam (biopsy), level IV cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 88305 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson lowest | Hospital | $42cash | — | — |
| Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital (Tucson) | Hospital | $44cash | — | — |
| Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital (Nogales) | Hospital | $44cash | — | — |
| Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital (Tucson) | Hospital | $44cash | — | — |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $45cash | — | — |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $253cash | — | — |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) | Hospital | $501cash | — | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $542cash | — | — |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) | Hospital | $584cash | — | — |
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What should 88305 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For Tissue pathology exam (biopsy), level IV (CPT 88305) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $45, with hospitals ranging from $44 to $522 across 9 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tissue pathology exam (biopsy), level IV cost in Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for Tissue pathology exam (biopsy), level IV (CPT 88305) in Tucson, AZ is around $45, with hospital prices ranging from $44 to $522 across 9 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of Tissue pathology exam (biopsy), level IV?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed July 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.