Punch skin biopsy cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 48 hospitals publish a cash price for skin biopsy, punch, one lesion: from $99.07 to $619.78, with a median of $325.54. The lowest price is at M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center (Minneapolis). The highest price is 6.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 11104. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$99.07M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center
Median$325.54half pay less
Highest$619.78in Minnesota
Lowest saves$226.47vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center lowest Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI AS PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $99.07 | $158.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $130.53 | $203.00 | — source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Punch biopsy skin single lesion | $147.94 | $569.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Fac Punch Biopsy Skin Single Lesion | $149.60 | $275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Punch biopsy skin single lesion | $174.46 | $671.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd · Brainerd, MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $203.25 | $302.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Virginia Virginia · Duluth, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $216.03 | $344.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $223.98 | $527.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $224.78 | $401.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Buffalo Hospital Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $224.78 | $401.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $224.78 | $401.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $224.78 | $401.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Fac Punch Biopsy Skin Single Lesion | $226.32 | $275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $227.04 | $344.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Children's Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $227.04 | $344.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $227.04 | $344.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 11104 Punch Biops Skin Sgl Lesion | $236.00 | $236.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Punch biopsy skin single lesion | $240.13 | $649.00 | — source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $243.10 | $572.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $243.10 | $572.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN Punch biopsy single skin lesion | $256.22 | $557.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Maple Grove Surgery Center Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST LESION | $275.49 | $687.00 | May 18, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes, MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $297.89 | $464.00 | — source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Punch biopsy, first skin growth | $322.00 | $611.00 | — source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $329.08 | $524.83 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $330.43 | $527.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $330.43 | $527.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $330.43 | $527.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST/SINGLE LESION | $330.43 | $527.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN (INCLUDING SIMPLE CLOSURE, WHEN PERFORMED); SINGLE LESION | $342.90 | $464.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC PUNCH BIOPSY OF SKIN, FIRST LESION | $352.03 | $877.86 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $353.19 | $630.70 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN Punch biopsy skin single lesion | $365.39 | $599.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN ED 11104 PUNCH BX SKIN SINGLE LESION | $512.00 | $640.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN ED 11104 PUNCH BX SKIN SINGLE LESION | $512.00 | $640.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center Canby · Canby, MN SURG 11104 PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $564.80 | $706.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN ED 11104 PUNCH BX SKIN SINGLE LESION | $572.80 | $716.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital Tracy · Marshall, MN SURG 11104 PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $600.80 | $751.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital Westbrook · Westbrook, MN SURG 11104 PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $600.80 | $751.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $619.78 | $1,291.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina United Hospital St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $619.78 | $1,291.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PUNCH BIOPSY SKIN SINGLE LESION | $619.78 | $1,291.20 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 19 | $99.07 | $275.49 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 8 | $149.60 | $227.04 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $243.10 | $293.00 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $512.00 | $512.00 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $342.90 | $342.90 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $572.80 | $572.80 |
| Brainerd, MN | 1 | $203.25 | $203.25 |
| Canby, MN | 1 | $564.80 | $564.80 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 1 | $297.89 | $297.89 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $224.78 | $224.78 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $342.90 | $342.90 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $342.90 | $342.90 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $256.22 | $256.22 |
| Marshall, MN | 1 | $600.80 | $600.80 |
| New Ulm, MN | 1 | $353.19 | $353.19 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $365.39 | $365.39 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $224.78 | $224.78 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $342.90 | $342.90 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $619.78 | $619.78 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $226.32 | $226.32 |
| Westbrook, MN | 1 | $600.80 | $600.80 |
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.
Skin biopsy, punch, one lesion in other states
- Alabama$1,021.00
- Alaska$657.54
- Arizona$498.85
- Arkansas$194.90
- California$722.80
- Colorado$634.20
- Connecticut$265.00
- Delaware$753.48
- Florida$779.10
- Georgia$560.04
- Hawaii$399.60
- Idaho$1,117.00
- Illinois$291.19
- Indiana$392.25
- Iowa$308.00
- Kansas$598.76
- Kentucky$437.14
- Louisiana$158.60
- Maine$84.45
- Maryland$266.70
- Massachusetts$398.05
- Michigan$254.24
- Mississippi$196.32
- Missouri$202.80
- Montana$171.01
- Nebraska$254.52
- Nevada$442.00
- New Hampshire$142.20
- New Jersey$494.28
- New Mexico$294.07
- New York$472.79
- North Carolina$265.50
- North Dakota$113.29
- Ohio$437.00
- Oklahoma$170.41
- Oregon$224.25
- Pennsylvania$690.60
- Rhode Island$299.40
- South Carolina$300.50
- South Dakota$504.00
- Tennessee$102.57
- Texas$478.80
- Utah$462.63
- Vermont$177.10
- Virginia$393.50
- Washington$349.54
- West Virginia$301.00
- Wisconsin$222.30
- Wyoming$403.86
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.