Shave skin biopsy cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tangential (shave-style) skin biopsy, one lesion as an inpatient: from $277.00 to $277.00, with a median of $277.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $277.00 at 10 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11102, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB TANGENTIAL BX SKIN; SINGLE LESION | $277.00 | $554.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $277.00, median $277.00, highest $277.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $277.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
In this biopsy a thin layer of a skin spot is shaved or scooped off with a blade or curette and sent for testing. It is used to check moles, growths or rashes for skin cancer or other conditions.
What the price covers
The price covers taking the sample from one lesion. The pathologist's exam of the sample and the office or clinic visit are usually billed separately.