Skin Biopsy Tangential cost in Fairfax, VA
Skin Biopsy Tangential costs $75 to $519 cash across 8 hospitals within 25 miles of Fairfax.
Price range near Fairfax
Hospital prices near Fairfax
Lowest published price here: Novant Prince William Medical Center
Novant Prince William Medical Center has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($75) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
→ Worth verifying with the hospital's billing office, and reading the full profile before deciding.
Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
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Before you schedule
If you're looking at skin biopsy pricing in Fairfax, here's what matters: the cash price you'll actually pay ranges from $75 to $519, depending on which facility you choose — that's nearly a sevenfold difference for the same procedure. Most providers cluster around $410, so if you find someone quoting $75 or even $200, you're looking at real savings. Before you settle on a location based on your doctor's referral, it's worth a quick call to confirm pricing, especially if cost is a concern or you're uninsured.
Call the billing department at whichever facility your dermatologist uses and ask for the cash price for a tangential skin biopsy — get it in writing. If that quote feels high, ask the other one or two practices in your area what they charge; you may find a significant difference. Some facilities also offer financial assistance for self-pay patients, so ask whether you qualify before committing.
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.
"What is your cash price for Skin Biopsy Tangential?"
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.
"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.
"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 Tangential costs between $75 and $519 at 8 facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $327.
What else you should know
Surgery center alternatives
These ambulatory surgery centers are near Fairfax. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Prince William Medical CenterNovant Health | $75 | $150 | 4/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
| Inova Fair Oaks HospitalInova Health System | $410 | $821 | 5/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Inova Loudoun HospitalInova Health System | $410 | $821 | 5/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
| Inova Alexandria HospitalInova Health System | $410 | $821 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 14.3 mi |
| Inova Mount Vernon HospitalInova Health System | $410 | $821 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 14.3 mi |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical CenterUVA Health | $519 | $865 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | — | — | 3/5 | 76.0% | For-profit | 11.3 mi |
| Reston Hospital CenterHCA Virginia | — | — | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 11.3 mi |
Common questions
How much does Skin Biopsy Tangential cost in Fairfax, VA?
Skin Biopsy Tangential costs between $75 and $519 at 8 facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. The median price is $410. The Virginia statewide average is $327.
Which hospital is cheapest for Skin Biopsy Tangential near Fairfax?
Novant Prince William Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $75. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 64.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Fairfax, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Prince William Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Reston Hospital 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 →
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →