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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $190.69 – $247.42 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,077.51 – $2,077.51 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $11.45 – $463.95 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $791.70 – $791.70 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $399.57 – $399.57 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $196.59 – $591.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $12.03 – $449.64 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $1,323.69 – $1,323.69 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $18.00 – $779.38 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $264.44 – $742.76 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $11.17 – $439.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $169.00 – $303.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $187.89 – $788.08 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $18.00 – $779.38 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $18.00 – $779.38 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $12.36 – $12.36 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $13.60 – $1,480.66 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $26.33 – $228.78 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $17.54 – $2,261.60 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $88.37 – $179.25 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $14.10 – $229.58 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $264.44 – $742.76 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $399.58 – $425.67 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $212.51 – $330.51 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $399.58 – $425.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $210.41 – $210.41 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $178.50 – $973.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $207.15 – $477.38 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $4.45 – $273.61 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $184.55 – $973.09 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $210.41 – $240.73 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $207.15 – $879.85 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | not published | $315.62 – $419.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $207.15 – $477.38 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | not published | $264.44 – $764.93 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | not published | $1,049.99 – $2,476.17 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | not published | $1.00 – $302.46 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $207.15 – $477.38 |