Punch skin biopsy cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for skin biopsy, punch, one lesion as an inpatient: from $102.48 to $102.48, with a median of $102.48. Across Missouri, the median is $202.80 at 30 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11104, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 SKIN BIOPSY SGL LESION PUNCH | $102.48 | $256.20 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $102.48, median $102.48, highest $102.48.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $222.95 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A punch biopsy removes a small round core of skin with a tool like a tiny cookie cutter, for a lab to examine. It is used for rashes and suspicious spots.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure and numbing medicine. The visit may be billed separately.