Bone marrow biopsy is a hospital service. Prices are from 1867 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,904 — about 11.1× the Medicare rate ($172). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($344).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,607 list price could save about $1,703 (47%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Walnut Ridge, AR | $295 | $226 | — | 90 min | — |
| McLaren Caro Region | Caro, MI | $296 | $64 | — | 72 min | — |
| McLaren Thumb Region | Bad Axe, MI | $296 | $64 | ★ 5/5 | 119 min | — |
| Illini Community Hospital | Pittsfield, IL | $303 | $179 | ★ 3/5 | 117 min | — |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $303 | $370 | — | — | — |
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | Pratt, KS | $307 | $378 | ★ 4/5 | 100 min | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson, IA | $307 | $194 | — | 104 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $309 | $242 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | Union, MS | $310 | $78 | — | 102 min | — |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital | Kenmore, NY | $312 | $76 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital | Grand Rapids, MN | $313 | $366 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | — |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | $316 | $292 | ★ 3/5 | 224 min | — |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | $316 | $246 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Hurley Medical Center | Flint, MI | $318 | $1,585 | ★ 2/5 | 190 min | — |
| Ochsner Scott Regional | Morton, MS | $321 | $78 | — | 82 min | — |
| CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson | Dickinson, ND | $323 | $399 | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $323 | $392 | — | 68 min | — |
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $329 | $169 | ★ 2/5 | 238 min | — |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nantucket, MA | $332 | $3,399 | ★ 3/5 | 120 min | — |
| Sidney Health Center | Sidney, MT | $333 | $517 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | — |
| McLaren Bay Region | Bay City, MI | $336 | $886 | ★ 1/5 | 169 min | — |
| St Mary's Healthcare | Amsterdam, NY | $339 | $460 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | Quitman, MS | $341 | $75 | — | 90 min | — |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg, SC | $345 | — | ★ 2/5 | 179 min | — |
| Cherokee Medical Center | Gaffney, SC | $345 | $1,924 | ★ 2/5 | 161 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Bone marrow biopsy
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,904; Medicare pays $172.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 14 |
$58 – $145 |
| Independent Health | 31 |
$80 – $2,247 |
| Medicaid | 276 |
$25 – $1,566 |
| Bright Health | 50 |
$607 – $2,820 |
| Amerigroup | 151 |
$101 – $3,069 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 44 |
$69 – $3,808 |
| AmeriHealth | 208 |
$73 – $3,689 |
| Priority Health | 53 |
$104 – $3,320 |
| Geisinger | 64 |
$88 – $6,192 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 34 |
$158 – $5,381 |
| Medica | 153 |
$143 – $3,110 |
| Medicare | 438 |
$30 – $3,387 |
| Molina Healthcare | 512 |
$69 – $3,242 |
| HealthPartners | 178 |
$75 – $5,062 |
| UCare | 58 |
$62 – $5,065 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 686 |
$95 – $4,433 |
| Devoted Health | 157 |
$533 – $3,098 |
| Tricare / VA | 313 |
$67 – $3,431 |
| MVP Health Care | 74 |
$120 – $5,742 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 103 |
$84 – $6,706 |
| Highmark | 122 |
$80 – $6,331 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 108 |
$128 – $4,642 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1063 |
$107 – $6,632 |
| Humana | 864 |
$85 – $3,702 |
| Coventry | 118 |
$409 – $4,716 |
| Anthem | 499 |
$114 – $7,916 |
| Healthcare Highways | 44 |
$1,217 – $14,320 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1272 |
$134 – $5,074 |
| Aetna | 1193 |
$177 – $4,796 |
| Health Net | 257 |
$193 – $5,966 |
| AvMed | 60 |
$561 – $8,168 |
| SelectHealth | 43 |
$158 – $5,307 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 212 |
$158 – $5,830 |
| Security Health Plan | 41 |
$158 – $4,851 |
| Cigna | 1015 |
$591 – $7,321 |
| EmblemHealth | 74 |
$332 – $18,107 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 687 |
$542 – $5,833 |
| Oscar Health | 212 |
$716 – $5,637 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Montana | $356 |
| Maryland | $425 |
| Wyoming | $431 |
| Alaska | $440 |
| Mississippi | $471 |
| Vermont | $521 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayani Cailleteau, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Pasadena, CA | 447 |
| R Davis, NP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Tampa, FL | 374 |
| Beth Landa, PAC | Physician Assistant | Duarte, CA | 367 |
| Aaron Hunter, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Little Rock, AR | 328 |
| Ty Garner, MSN, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Little Rock, AR | 328 |
| Erin Mihelic, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Decatur, GA | 326 |
| Jamie Temple, PA | Physician Assistant | Little Rock, AR | 307 |
| Mary Alice Merlin, PA | Physician Assistant | Tampa, FL | 303 |
| Hunter Overstreet | Nurse Practitioner | Bryant, AR | 285 |
| Manuel Heredia, APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Little Rock, AR | 245 |
| Caroline Prengaman, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Tampa, FL | 224 |
| Michael Drabkin, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | East Meadow, NY | 204 |
Does Medicare cover Bone marrow biopsy?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Bone marrow biopsy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $172. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $34 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1867 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,904, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,607, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,187, a Medicare rate of about $172. Most cash prices fall between $572 and $5,183 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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