Prostate biopsy in Chattanooga, TN-GA — inpatient
In Chattanooga, TN-GA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Prostate biopsy as an inpatient: from $1,257.70 to $1,257.70, with a median of $1,257.70.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 55700, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 25, 2026 and Jan 25, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Health Chattanooga, TN HC CT Biopsy Prostate | $1,257.70 | $2,382.00 | 47% | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,257.70, median $1,257.70, highest $1,257.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $750.56 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A prostate biopsy uses a needle to take small tissue samples from the prostate, usually guided by ultrasound through the rectum or the skin between the scrotum and anus. It is used to check for prostate cancer, often after a high PSA or abnormal exam.
What the price covers
The price covers the biopsy procedure. Ultrasound or MRI guidance, the pathologist's exam of each sample, and sedation are usually billed separately.