Autopsy (necropsy) complete cost at US hospitals
AUTOPSY (NECROPSY) COMPLETE · CPT 88020
$238.98
lowest cash price
$1,304.80
national median
$7,555.53
highest cash price
21
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $238.98–$7,555.53 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($1,813.66) → Jun 1, 2026 ($861.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 1 | $256.33 | $256.33 | $256.33 |
| California | 22 | $635.35 | $1,205.07 | $1,690.76 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 49 | $238.98 | $238.98 | $7,555.53 |
| Georgia | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 19 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Indiana | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kansas | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | $324.71 | $324.71 | $324.71 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $1,196.16 | $1,304.80 | $1,304.80 |
| Missouri | 9 | $1,187.34 | $1,187.34 | $1,187.34 |
| Montana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 25 | $861.25 | $861.25 | $861.25 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 26 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $1,813.66 | $1,813.66 | $1,817.37 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $362.54 – $362.54 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $12.20 – $1,229.19 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $30.18 – $3,894.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $30.18 – $3,894.77 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $362.54 – $2,035.30 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $362.54 – $1,555.30 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $24.27 – $249.41 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $24.27 – $249.41 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $5.09 – $880.97 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $45.31 – $356.84 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $328.56 – $426.49 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,998.85 – $1,998.85 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $19.71 – $799.71 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $1,363.54 – $1,363.54 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $688.48 – $688.48 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $338.72 – $720.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $20.70 – $775.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,279.68 – $2,279.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $30.98 – $1,341.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $19.21 – $757.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $362.54 – $362.54 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $263.00 – $522.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $362.54 – $362.54 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $323.73 – $900.67 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $30.98 – $1,341.49 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $30.98 – $1,341.49 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $21.27 – $21.27 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $23.40 – $2,551.26 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $45.31 – $356.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $30.18 – $3,894.77 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $152.27 – $308.85 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $24.27 – $395.41 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $688.90 – $733.38 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $366.14 – $569.25 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $688.90 – $733.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $362.54 – $362.54 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $307.29 – $1,676.71 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $356.93 – $822.48 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $7.66 – $471.24 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $317.71 – $1,676.71 |