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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $25.05 – $257.45 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $5.26 – $908.94 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $46.80 – $411.98 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $339.19 – $440.34 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,398.86 – $2,398.86 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $20.35 – $825.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $1,406.74 – $1,406.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $710.35 – $710.35 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $349.68 – $862.98 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $21.37 – $800.22 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,353.22 – $2,353.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $31.99 – $1,601.81 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $469.86 – $1,320.44 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $19.84 – $781.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $303.00 – $539.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $334.21 – $1,078.93 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $31.99 – $1,601.81 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $31.99 – $1,601.81 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $21.96 – $21.96 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $24.16 – $2,632.27 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $46.80 – $411.98 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $31.18 – $4,022.66 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $157.10 – $368.73 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $25.05 – $408.15 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $469.86 – $1,320.44 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $723.42 – $822.40 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $437.12 – $587.29 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $723.42 – $822.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $374.05 – $374.05 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $317.19 – $1,729.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $368.47 – $849.08 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $7.91 – $486.17 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $327.94 – $1,729.96 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $374.05 – $427.75 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $368.47 – $1,015.95 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | not published | $561.08 – $746.44 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $368.47 – $849.08 |