Punch skin biopsy cost in Margaretville, NY — inpatient
In Margaretville, NY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for skin biopsy, punch, one lesion as an inpatient: from $892.00 to $892.00, with a median of $892.00. Across New York, the median is $687.00 at 101 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11104, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 24, 2026 and Jun 24, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaretville Memorial Hospital Margaretville, NY · (845) 586-2631 PUNCH BX SKIN SINGLE LESION | $892.00 | $892.00 | $624.40–$802.80 | — | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $892.00, median $892.00, highest $892.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $892.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.