Consultation pathology during surgery cytological exam initial site cost at US hospitals
HC Consultation Pathology During Surgery Cytological Exam Initial Site · CPT 88333
$23.27
lowest cash price
$430.00
national median
$3,664.05
highest cash price
835
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $23.27–$3,664.05 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($994.39) → Sep 1, 2026 ($859.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $59.22 | $59.22 | $252.72 |
| Arizona | 10 | $186.47 | $404.03 | $1,155.87 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $135.85 | $223.60 | $3,504.00 |
| California | 78 | $23.27 | $850.08 | $3,134.25 |
| Colorado | 12 | $360.95 | $1,659.00 | $3,658.08 |
| Florida | 77 | $26.95 | $507.00 | $2,921.63 |
| Georgia | 24 | $409.48 | $447.33 | $3,255.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $440.96 | $440.96 | $522.75 |
| Illinois | 38 | $81.25 | $537.60 | $1,535.04 |
| Indiana | 26 | $151.80 | $252.00 | $2,462.31 |
| Iowa | 27 | $159.84 | $220.00 | $1,145.30 |
| Kansas | 11 | $124.06 | $441.95 | $542.75 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $45.68 | $1,348.20 | $2,462.31 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $142.74 | $142.74 | $142.74 |
| Maine | 7 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Michigan | 26 | $45.92 | $815.00 | $1,107.84 |
| Minnesota | 17 | $34.94 | $41.66 | $1,336.00 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $23.60 | $231.20 | $265.88 |
| Missouri | 16 | $111.15 | $294.25 | $600.60 |
| Montana | 2 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $69.03 | $550.62 | $911.91 |
| Nevada | 3 | $60.27 | $66.74 | $84.09 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $139.70 | $231.70 | $962.03 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $83.40 | $966.69 | $2,142.95 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $100.08 | $100.08 | $499.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $80.00 | $88.80 | $1,214.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $67.95 | $648.75 | $3,664.05 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $77.00 | $138.66 | $735.35 |
| Oregon | 12 | $170.00 | $1,188.00 | $1,675.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $79.80 | $235.20 | $1,472.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $128.00 | $245.00 | $1,863.60 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $88.00 | $108.00 | $1,336.00 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $27.44 | $207.75 | $2,954.34 |
| Texas | 119 | $91.44 | $490.20 | $3,364.86 |
| Virginia | 40 | $71.00 | $394.50 | $2,469.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $58.80 | $410.90 | $1,939.20 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $38.00 | $101.60 | $1,629.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $67.50 | $228.80 | $820.38 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $674.52 | $684.34 | $1,181.45 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $648.75 | $346.00 – $1,930.52 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $648.75 | $69.96 – $1,372.02 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $648.75 | $53.80 – $1,481.63 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $648.75 | $29.15 – $1,372.02 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $648.75 | $52.61 – $1,372.02 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $648.75 | $20.50 – $1,481.63 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $648.75 | $762.23 – $1,524.47 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $648.75 | $52.00 – $1,372.02 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $648.75 | $50.00 – $1,372.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $653.60 | $278.77 – $656.15 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $666.60 | $577.85 – $781.95 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $674.10 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $674.10 | not published |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $674.52 | $433.62 – $1,541.76 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $676.50 | $248.65 – $782.58 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $684.34 | $774.72 – $1,565.58 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $690.30 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $699.20 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $700.80 | not published |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $708.80 | not published |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $709.60 | not published |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $723.07 | $450.31 – $1,565.58 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $725.90 | $67.42 – $2,456.26 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $735.35 | $24.39 – $1,658.24 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $736.00 | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $741.74 | $415.31 – $1,972.80 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $742.20 | $643.50 – $781.95 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $742.20 | $94.23 – $1,277.33 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $751.76 | $73.32 – $1,844.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $754.00 | $299.41 – $656.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $771.00 | $308.24 – $656.15 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $782.92 | $52.39 – $2,142.45 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $782.92 | $23.32 – $1,851.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $787.52 | $37.86 – $1,099.35 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $787.52 | $37.86 – $1,099.35 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $790.22 | $500.61 – $1,970.33 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $797.64 | $192.01 – $1,256.40 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $28.21 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $1,445.01 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $28.21 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $1,445.01 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $1,445.01 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $28.21 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $815.00 | $28.21 – $1,445.01 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $815.00 | $14.85 – $1,445.01 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $820.38 | $36.94 – $1,770.15 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $820.38 | $36.94 – $1,772.81 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $820.38 | $38.30 – $1,760.81 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $820.38 | $107.61 – $931.81 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $823.03 | $133.54 – $1,268.96 |