Punch skin biopsy cost in Glendale, CA — inpatient
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for skin biopsy, punch, one lesion as an inpatient: from $1,088.00 to $1,088.00, with a median of $1,088.00. Across California, the median is $722.80 at 79 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 Punch Bx Skin Single Lesion | $1,088.00 | $1,088.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,088.00, median $1,088.00, highest $1,088.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,088.00 — 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.