Autopsy (necropsy) complete cost at US hospitals
AUTOPSY (NECROPSY) COMPLETE · CPT 88028
$396.09
lowest cash price
$478.98
national median
$5,093.17
highest cash price
6
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $396.09–$5,093.17 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Feb 1, 2026 ($399.94) → Apr 1, 2026 ($1,187.34)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 18 | $396.09 | $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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $5,093.17 | $5,093.17 | $5,093.17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $396.09 | $252.49 – $972.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $399.94 | $252.49 – $1,020.85 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $478.98 | $252.49 – $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 | $189.37 – $374.86 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $5,093.17 | $17.54 – $2,261.60 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $315.62 – $419.85 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $264.44 – $764.93 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $13.60 – $351.11 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $367.65 – $2,644.62 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $1,622.35 – $1,622.35 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $10.30 – $391.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $367.65 – $2,644.62 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $12.36 – $12.36 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $2,139.28 – $2,139.28 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $15.74 – $489.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $207.15 – $329.36 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $89.14 – $453.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $237.49 – $237.49 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $17.54 – $2,261.60 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | not published | $14.10 – $144.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $89.14 – $453.42 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $414.30 – $1,411.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $791.70 – $791.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $213.74 – $303.81 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $101.50 – $415.29 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $89.14 – $453.42 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | not published | $254.15 – $727.45 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $387.68 – $473.43 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $387.68 – $473.43 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $387.68 – $473.43 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $92.91 – $117.36 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $401.06 – $401.06 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $414.30 – $1,439.25 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $414.30 – $1,167.15 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $27.22 – $889.40 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | not published | $14.10 – $144.81 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | not published | $14.10 – $144.81 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | not published | $387.68 – $473.43 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | not published | $97.80 – $207.15 |