Autopsy (necropsy) complete cost at US hospitals
AUTOPSY (NECROPSY) COMPLETE · CPT 88027
$145.99
lowest cash price
$1,187.34
national median
$7,909.85
highest cash price
11
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $145.99–$7,909.85 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($1,454.88) → May 1, 2026 ($7,909.85)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 19 | $145.99 | $399.94 | $506.97 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 51 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $1,333.92 | $1,454.88 | $1,454.88 |
| 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $7,621.29 | $7,621.29 | $7,909.85 |
| Virginia | 10 | 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $145.99 | $75.25 – $746.95 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $396.09 | $303.75 – $1,215.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $399.94 | $348.29 – $1,080.04 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $478.98 | $448.86 – $1,225.00 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $506.97 | $72.25 – $1,179.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,187.34 | $336.65 – $666.74 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $1,333.92 | $379.58 – $1,929.42 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $1,454.88 | $379.58 – $2,104.38 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,454.88 | $379.58 – $2,104.38 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $7,621.29 | $31.18 – $4,022.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $7,909.85 | $31.18 – $4,022.66 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $561.08 – $746.44 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $469.86 – $1,359.85 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $24.16 – $624.20 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $653.60 – $3,053.68 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $2,884.16 – $2,884.16 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $18.30 – $695.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $653.60 – $3,053.68 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $21.96 – $21.96 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $2,470.18 – $2,470.18 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $27.96 – $871.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $368.47 – $585.52 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $101.50 – $806.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $422.21 – $422.21 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $31.18 – $4,022.66 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | not published | $25.05 – $257.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $101.50 – $806.09 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $736.94 – $2,512.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $1,406.74 – $1,406.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $439.31 – $539.58 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $101.50 – $737.56 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $101.50 – $806.09 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | not published | $451.82 – $1,293.96 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $559.81 – $841.62 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $559.81 – $841.62 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $559.81 – $841.62 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $92.91 – $117.36 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $713.38 – $713.38 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $736.94 – $2,561.47 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $736.94 – $2,077.16 |