Price range near High Point

$200 to $623
3.1x price range North Carolina avg: $411

Hospital prices near High Point

1
High Point Regional Health System Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$200 cash price
2★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
$241 cash price
3★ 72.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+21% vs lowest Compare
3
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
$623 cash price
4★ 68.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+212% vs lowest Compare
4
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
4★ 92.0% satisfied Safety penalty
5
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
3★ 69.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

North Carolina average $411 — prices near High Point are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

A skin biopsy punch in High Point runs anywhere from $200 to $623 depending on which facility you choose—that's more than triple the lowest price for the exact same procedure. This kind of spread is common for minor dermatology work, but it means your choice of where to go directly affects what you pay out of pocket, especially if you have a high deductible or are self-paying. The median price here is around $241, so you have real savings available if you shop.

Before you schedule, call the dermatology office or hospital billing department and ask for the cash price for a punch biopsy at their location—get it in writing if you can. Then check what your insurance will actually cover after your deductible. If you don't have insurance or your deductible is very high, comparing these three options is worth a 10-minute phone call; the difference between $200 and $623 is money in your pocket.

Questions to ask when you call

Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.

1

"What is your cash price for Skin Biopsy Punch?"

If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.

2

"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"

Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.

3

"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"

These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.

Skin Biopsy Punch costs between $200 and $623 at 5 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $411.

About this market

Novant Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near High Point (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 41% below average

Novant Health's price of $241 is below the North Carolina average of $411.

Nearest alternative High Point Regional Health System — $200

High Point, NC · 0 mi away · 2★

Insurance rates at Novant Health $62 to $761

16 insurance plans. Cheapest: Medicaid. Most expensive: Revenue Code.

What else you should know

59% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 54 of 92 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
High Point Regional Health System $200 $399 2/5 64.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC $241 $481 3/5 72.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterNovant Health $623 $1,039 4/5 68.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Medical Park HospitalNovant Health 4/5 92.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterNovant Health 3/5 69.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi

Common questions

How much does Skin Biopsy Punch cost in High Point, NC?

Skin Biopsy Punch costs between $200 and $623 at 5 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The median price is $241. The North Carolina statewide average is $411.

Which hospital is cheapest for Skin Biopsy Punch near High Point?

High Point Regional Health System has the lowest published cash price at $200. It has a 2-star CMS quality rating and 64.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In High Point, the lowest-priced facility (High Point Regional Health System) has a 2-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center) has a 3-star rating.

Where does this pricing data come from?

All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →