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Prostate Biopsy

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 55700

Takes small samples of tissue from the prostate with a needle so they can be examined under a microscope. Several samples are usually taken during the same visit. It is done when a blood test or a physical examination suggests a possible problem in the prostate.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $708 · 10th to 90th $525 to $2,089Professionalmedian $302 · 10th to 90th $224 to $389
$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $708professional $302

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$2,089.30
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$3,162.28
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,047.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$389.05
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,047.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$346.74
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$138.04
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$3,715.35
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$154.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$234.42