Punch skin biopsy cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for skin biopsy, punch, one lesion as an inpatient: from $397.84 to $397.84, with a median of $397.84. Across Kentucky, the median is $437.14 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11104, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Punch Bx Skin Single Lesion | $397.84 | $994.59 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $397.84, median $397.84, highest $397.84.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $397.84 — 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.