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This procedure involves the removal of a suspicious sample of breast tissue to check for the presence of abnormal, or cancerous, cells. This care bundle includes an office visit before and after the surgical procedure.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 4,841
4,473
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your breast symptoms
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$ 427
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NA
An x-ray of the breast with digital images to evaluate lumps or other symptoms
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$ 372
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NA
The removal of breast tissue to test for abnormal, or cancerous, cells in the breast
NATIONAL
$ 3,926
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NA
A doctor checkup after your procedure
NATIONAL
$ 116
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NA
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$ 4,841
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Before the procedure, you are asked to undress from the waist up. You wear a robe that opens in the front.
You are awake during the biopsy. You lie on your back. The health care provider first cleans the area on your breast, and injects a numbing medicine. The biopsy is done using one of the following: Once the tissue sample has been taken, the catheter or needle is removed. Ice and pressure are applied to the site to stop any bleeding. A bandage is applied to absorb any fluid. You do not need any stitches after the needle is taken out. If needed, strips of tape may be placed to close the wound.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is a special x-ray of the breast that provides images on a computer. Check with your provider to see if they use film or digital images.
This is a special x-ray of the breast that provides images on radiology film. Check with your provider to see if they use film or digital images.
This is a special x-ray of the breast that provides images on a computer. Check with your provider to see if they use film or digital images.
This is a special x-ray of the breast that provides images on radiology film. Check with your provider to see if they use film or digital images.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions of women’s health.
This test uses sound waves to create detailed images of the structures in the breast.
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