Bone marrow biopsy Cost by Hospital

Bone marrow biopsy is a hospital service. Prices are from 1867 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,904median cash price · 1867 hospitals, 52 statestypically $572–$5,183 depending on the hospital
≈ 11.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,607
Cash / self-pay
$1,904
Insurer-negotiated
$2,187
Medicare pays
$172
$572$5,183
Median cash $1,904  ·  Medicare $172  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

Estimate what you’ll pay
Quick fill:

Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 14
$75
$58 – $145
Independent Health 31
$144
$80 – $2,247
Medicaid 276
$148
$25 – $1,566
Bright Health 50
$827
$607 – $2,820
Amerigroup 151
$856
$101 – $3,069
Sanford Health Plan 44
$935
$69 – $3,808
AmeriHealth 208
$976
$73 – $3,689
Priority Health 53
$1,171
$104 – $3,320
Geisinger 64
$1,242
$88 – $6,192
Harvard Pilgrim 34
$1,357
$158 – $5,381
Medica 153
$1,363
$143 – $3,110
Medicare 438
$1,488
$30 – $3,387
Molina Healthcare 512
$1,567
$69 – $3,242
HealthPartners 178
$1,572
$75 – $5,062
UCare 58
$1,591
$62 – $5,065
Centene / Ambetter 686
$1,618
$95 – $4,433
Devoted Health 157
$1,691
$533 – $3,098
Tricare / VA 313
$1,727
$67 – $3,431
MVP Health Care 74
$1,747
$120 – $5,742
UPMC Health Plan 103
$1,750
$84 – $6,706
Highmark 122
$1,800
$80 – $6,331
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 108
$1,917
$128 – $4,642
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1063
$1,929
$107 – $6,632
Humana 864
$1,956
$85 – $3,702
Coventry 118
$2,042
$409 – $4,716
Anthem 499
$2,061
$114 – $7,916
Healthcare Highways 44
$2,069
$1,217 – $14,320
UnitedHealthcare 1272
$2,079
$134 – $5,074
Aetna 1193
$2,146
$177 – $4,796
Health Net 257
$2,167
$193 – $5,966
AvMed 60
$2,172
$561 – $8,168
SelectHealth 43
$2,303
$158 – $5,307
Kaiser Permanente 212
$2,332
$158 – $5,830
Security Health Plan 41
$2,500
$158 – $4,851
Cigna 1015
$2,613
$591 – $7,321
EmblemHealth 74
$2,900
$332 – $18,107
MultiPlan / PHCS network 687
$2,986
$542 – $5,833
Oscar Health 212
$3,293
$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

StateMedian 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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Shayani Cailleteau, PA-CPhysician AssistantPasadena, CA447
R Davis, NP-CNurse PractitionerTampa, FL374
Beth Landa, PACPhysician AssistantDuarte, CA367
Aaron Hunter, M.D.Hematology-OncologyLittle Rock, AR328
Ty Garner, MSN, FNP-CNurse PractitionerLittle Rock, AR328
Erin Mihelic, PA-CPhysician AssistantDecatur, GA326
Jamie Temple, PAPhysician AssistantLittle Rock, AR307
Mary Alice Merlin, PAPhysician AssistantTampa, FL303
Hunter OverstreetNurse PractitionerBryant, AR285
Manuel Heredia, APRNNurse PractitionerLittle Rock, AR245
Caroline Prengaman, PA-CPhysician AssistantTampa, FL224
Michael Drabkin, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyEast Meadow, NY204

Browse doctors by specialty & city →

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

How much does Bone marrow biopsy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1867 US hospitals is $1,904. Most hospitals fall between $572 and $5,183. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Bone marrow biopsy?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $172). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Bone marrow biopsy?
Medicare pays about $172. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Bone marrow biopsy prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

Related Other Procedures

See more Other Procedures.