Autopsy (necropsy) gross cost at US hospitals
AUTOPSY (NECROPSY) GROSS · CPT 88014
$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 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 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 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 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 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $2.71 – $468.89 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $24.12 – $228.78 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $174.75 – $227.10 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,677.47 – $1,677.47 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $10.51 – $425.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $725.63 – $725.63 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $366.44 – $366.44 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $180.15 – $515.48 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $11.04 – $412.69 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $1,213.37 – $1,213.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $16.52 – $779.38 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $242.36 – $680.85 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $10.24 – $403.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $192.96 – $192.96 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $169.00 – $278.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $192.96 – $192.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $192.96 – $192.96 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $172.18 – $671.49 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $16.52 – $779.38 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $16.52 – $779.38 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $11.34 – $11.34 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $12.47 – $1,357.89 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $24.12 – $228.78 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $16.06 – $2,075.28 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $81.04 – $179.25 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $12.93 – $210.44 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $242.36 – $680.85 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $373.26 – $399.58 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $212.51 – $302.93 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $373.26 – $399.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $192.96 – $192.96 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $163.68 – $892.42 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $189.83 – $437.85 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $4.08 – $250.77 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $169.22 – $892.42 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $192.96 – $220.74 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $189.83 – $710.43 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | not published | $289.44 – $385.04 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $189.83 – $437.85 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | not published | $242.36 – $701.18 |