Kidney biopsy in Massachusetts
CPT 50200 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $1,652 to $5,107 at the 4 Massachusetts hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Massachusetts typical cash price: $1,998
Massachusetts hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Newton | $2,202 | $1,652 | – |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | $2,664 | $1,998 | $1,859only 1 plan |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | $2,664 | $1,998 | $1,238$1,238–$1,735 · 3 plans |
| Berkshire Medical Center | Pittsfield | $5,376 | $5,107 | $3,897$1,615–$5,107 · 40 plans |
Common questions
How much does kidney biopsy cost at a hospital in Massachusetts?
At 4 Massachusetts hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for kidney biopsy is $1,998, and most charge between $1,755 and $4,174. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Massachusetts has the lowest cash price for kidney biopsy?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $1,652 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.