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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $2,469.39 | $20.73 – $1,561.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $2,519.00 | $257.28 – $656.15 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $2,669.63 | not published |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $2,669.63 | not published |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $2,669.63 | not published |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $2,669.63 | not published |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $2,669.63 | not published |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $2,669.63 | not published |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | $2,771.74 | $19.04 – $1,561.64 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $2,792.78 | $133.54 – $1,268.96 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,870.62 | $79.42 – $2,511.74 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $2,921.63 | $841.35 – $1,536.31 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $2,954.34 | $22.72 – $656.15 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $3,134.25 | $79.42 – $2,511.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $3,242.00 | $133.54 – $1,268.96 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $3,255.00 | $23.54 – $1,507.68 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $3,255.00 | $23.54 – $1,530.08 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $3,316.95 | $37.86 – $1,099.35 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $3,362.10 | $785.07 – $853.87 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $3,364.86 | $133.54 – $1,268.96 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $3,504.00 | $20.79 – $2,803.20 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | $3,658.08 | $18.61 – $1,614.13 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | $3,658.08 | $18.61 – $1,614.13 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $3,664.05 | $1.10 – $5,073.30 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $3,664.05 | $1.10 – $5,073.30 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $3,664.05 | $46.24 – $5,073.30 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $3,664.05 | $0.95 – $5,073.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $301.88 – $656.15 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $275.04 – $656.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $286.13 – $656.15 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $280.83 – $656.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $275.04 – $656.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $299.41 – $656.15 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $656.15 – $1,378.86 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $656.15 – $2,841.79 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $656.15 – $3,740.71 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $26.95 – $656.15 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $25.07 – $656.15 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $15.67 – $656.15 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $37.86 – $37.86 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | not published | $11.46 – $853.33 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | not published | $36.53 – $1,704.83 |