Punch skin biopsy cost in Monroe, LA — inpatient
In Monroe, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for skin biopsy, punch, one lesion as an inpatient: from $152.33 to $152.33, with a median of $152.33. Across Louisiana, the median is $271.76 at 40 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11104, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA · (318) 388-7000 HC PUNCH BIOPSY, SKIN, SINGLE LESION | $152.33 | $662.32 | — | 77% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $152.33, median $152.33, highest $152.33.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $253.67 — 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.