Breast Biopsy Cost in Washington (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a breast biopsy cost in Washington?
The same breast biopsy in Washington might cost you $885 at one facility and $1,880 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 66 reporting hospitals is $1,078. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where breast biopsy costs vary in Washington
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Cheapest Breast Biopsy Providers in Washington
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,078) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1A OF WHITMAN COUNTY | WA | $327 | $751 below |
| 2 | FERRY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 | Republic, WA | $343 | $735 below |
| 3 | Whidbey Island Public Hospital District | WA | $391 | $687 below |
| 4 | Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $398 | $680 below |
| 5 | KAISER PERMANENTE CENTRAL HOSPITAL | WA | $405 | $673 below |
| 6 | Astria Toppenish Hospital | WA | $435 | $643 below |
| 7 | Astria Sunnyside Hospital | Sunnyside, WA | $436 | $642 below |
| 8 | St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $611 | $467 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1A OF WHITMAN COUNTY is the lowest-cost option at $327 - $751 below the median posted price ($1,078), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,078, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $1,687 to $1,687 | $1,687 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 48 | $1,779 to $4,884 | $3,472 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 71 | $327 to $3,297 | $1,078 |
| Premera Blue Cross | 45 | $891 to $4,335 | $2,835 |
| Aetna | 43 | $1,488 to $6,036 | $2,572 |
| Cigna | 38 | $1,488 to $7,928 | $5,178 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 32 | $1,641 to $5,980 | $2,159 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a breast biopsy cost with Medicare in Washington?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for breast biopsy is about $1,687 to $1,687 (typically near $1,687). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $337 on a $1,687 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a breast biopsy cost with insurance in Washington?
Across 48 Washington hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for breast biopsy average $1,779 to $4,884 per hospital, with a median near $3,472. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a breast biopsy cost without insurance in Washington?
Cash (self-pay) prices for breast biopsy at 71 Washington hospitals range from $327 to $3,297, with a median of $1,078. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a breast biopsy cost with Premera Blue Cross in Washington?
Premera Blue Cross negotiated rates for breast biopsy at 45 Washington hospitals range from $891 to $4,335, with a median near $2,835. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a breast biopsy cost with Aetna in Washington?
Aetna negotiated rates for breast biopsy at 43 Washington hospitals range from $1,488 to $6,036, with a median near $2,572. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a breast biopsy cost with Cigna in Washington?
Cigna negotiated rates for breast biopsy at 38 Washington hospitals range from $1,488 to $7,928, with a median near $5,178. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a breast biopsy cost with UnitedHealthcare in Washington?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for breast biopsy at 32 Washington hospitals range from $1,641 to $5,980, with a median near $2,159. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for breast biopsy
The same breast biopsy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $251–$7,991
- Professional fee $99–$696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $264–$7,991
- Professional fee $99–$696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Providence Health, Swedish Health Services (a Providence affiliate), and UW Medicine compete in the Western Washington market. Kaiser Permanente Washington has substantial commercial market share in the Puget Sound area. Eastern Washington operates as a distinct, lower-cost market anchored by Providence and MultiCare. Washington state has active price transparency enforcement.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (5) report prices above $3,760, including Trios Health at $7,991, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,078 versus $2,456 inpatient (about 2.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,078 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$216 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,372+ |
Frequently asked questions: breast biopsy costs in Washington
How much does a breast biopsy cost in Washington?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $993, with most facilities between $374 and $1,621 (based on 66 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Washington hospitals run $327–$3,297; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a breast biopsy in Washington?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Washington data is PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1A OF WHITMAN COUNTY at about $327. By metro, Tacoma has the lowest median ($941).
Why is a breast biopsy so much cheaper at some Washington hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 4.3× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Washington, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,078 versus a median negotiated rate of $3,472 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a breast biopsy in Washington?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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