Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does liver biopsy cost?
A needle sample of the liver through the skin. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
A needle sample of the liver through the skin.
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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Questions
How much does liver biopsy cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for liver biopsy is $819 at surgery center; $1,764 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is liver biopsy cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($819) rather than hospital outpatient ($1,764), about $945 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.