How Much Does Liver Biopsy Cost?
A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of liver tissue is removed for laboratory analysis. It is commonly used to diagnose liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer.
Without Insurance
$4,000
With Insurance
$800
Medicare
$600
National Average
$1,800
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $2,920 | $584 | $438 |
| Arkansas | $3,000 | $600 | $450 |
| West Virginia | $3,000 | $600 | $450 |
| Alabama | $3,120 | $624 | $468 |
| Oklahoma | $3,120 | $624 | $468 |
| Kentucky | $3,400 | $680 | $510 |
| Louisiana | $3,440 | $688 | $516 |
| Iowa | $3,520 | $704 | $528 |
| New Mexico | $3,520 | $704 | $528 |
| South Carolina | $3,520 | $704 | $528 |
| South Dakota | $3,520 | $704 | $528 |
| Kansas | $3,560 | $712 | $534 |
| North Dakota | $3,560 | $712 | $534 |
| Idaho | $3,600 | $720 | $540 |
| Nebraska | $3,600 | $720 | $540 |
| Tennessee | $3,600 | $720 | $540 |
| Indiana | $3,720 | $744 | $558 |
| Missouri | $3,720 | $744 | $558 |
| Utah | $3,720 | $744 | $558 |
| Wyoming | $3,720 | $744 | $558 |
| Georgia | $3,760 | $752 | $564 |
| North Carolina | $3,760 | $752 | $564 |
| Michigan | $3,800 | $760 | $570 |
| Montana | $3,800 | $760 | $570 |
| Arizona | $3,920 | $784 | $588 |
| Ohio | $3,920 | $784 | $588 |
| Wisconsin | $3,920 | $784 | $588 |
| Maine | $3,960 | $792 | $594 |
| Texas | $3,960 | $792 | $594 |
| Florida | $4,040 | $808 | $606 |
| Minnesota | $4,040 | $808 | $606 |
| Illinois | $4,120 | $824 | $618 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,120 | $824 | $618 |
| Delaware | $4,160 | $832 | $624 |
| Nevada | $4,160 | $832 | $624 |
| Vermont | $4,160 | $832 | $624 |
| Virginia | $4,160 | $832 | $624 |
| Colorado | $4,240 | $848 | $636 |
| New Hampshire | $4,240 | $848 | $636 |
| Oregon | $4,240 | $848 | $636 |
| Maryland | $4,400 | $880 | $660 |
| Rhode Island | $4,440 | $888 | $666 |
| Washington | $4,440 | $888 | $666 |
| Connecticut | $4,800 | $960 | $720 |
| New Jersey | $4,800 | $960 | $720 |
| California | $5,240 | $1,048 | $786 |
| Massachusetts | $5,320 | $1,064 | $798 |
| Alaska | $5,400 | $1,080 | $810 |
| New York | $5,400 | $1,080 | $810 |
| Hawaii | $5,520 | $1,104 | $828 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does liver biopsy cost without insurance?
The average cost of liver biopsy without insurance in the United States is $4,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover liver biopsy?
Most health insurance plans cover liver biopsy when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $800.
Does Medicare cover liver biopsy?
Medicare Part B typically covers liver biopsy when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $600.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.