Liver biopsy in Massachusetts
Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $1,229 to $2,912. The typical hospital charges $1,654. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,654
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | $1,229Insurance typically pays $1,919Sticker price $2,732 | Lowest price of any hospital | $1,919 | $2,732 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,346Insurance typically pays $3,372Sticker price $1,346 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $3,372 | $1,346 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $1,962Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,617 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | — | $4,617 |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $2,912Insurance typically pays $1,885Sticker price $3,882 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,885 | $3,882 |
Procedure code 47000. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.