Autopsy (necropsy) gross cost at US hospitals
AUTOPSY (NECROPSY) GROSS · CPT 88005
$792.18
lowest cash price
$957.56
national median
$1,187.34
highest cash price
5
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $792.18–$1,187.34 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$1,187.34
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City — Jefferson City, MOMedian cash price over time
Feb 1, 2026 ($800.54) → 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 | $792.18 | $800.54 | $1,014.37 |
| 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $222.59 – $288.94 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,798.83 – $1,798.83 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $13.34 – $541.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $923.85 – $923.85 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $466.49 – $466.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $229.47 – $594.64 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $14.02 – $525.09 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $1,544.31 – $1,544.31 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $20.98 – $994.92 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $308.59 – $866.54 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $13.01 – $513.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $245.65 – $245.65 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $203.00 – $354.12 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $245.65 – $245.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $245.65 – $245.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $219.31 – $759.95 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $20.98 – $994.92 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $20.98 – $994.92 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $14.40 – $14.40 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $15.84 – $1,728.64 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $30.75 – $276.11 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $20.48 – $2,637.92 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $103.17 – $229.26 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $16.43 – $267.85 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $308.59 – $866.54 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $474.78 – $510.65 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $271.80 – $385.69 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $474.78 – $510.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $245.65 – $245.65 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $208.16 – $1,136.12 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $241.80 – $557.18 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $5.18 – $319.28 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $215.22 – $1,136.12 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $245.65 – $280.74 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $241.80 – $761.83 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | not published | $368.48 – $490.19 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $241.80 – $557.18 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | not published | $308.59 – $892.41 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | not published | $909.14 – $2,144.01 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | not published | $10.27 – $352.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $241.80 – $557.18 |