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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $397.20 | $15.21 – $2,146.01 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $397.20 | $15.21 – $2,121.33 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $402.05 | $39.30 – $1,511.01 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $404.03 | $59.28 – $1,436.61 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $405.50 | $15.37 – $648.80 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $407.20 | $961.16 – $2,676.29 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $409.48 | $71.78 – $1,621.95 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $410.40 | $215.00 – $1,917.04 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $410.90 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $411.50 | not published |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $412.99 | $95.18 – $1,366.03 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $414.50 | $769.06 – $3,892.14 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $419.44 | $59.28 – $1,436.61 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $422.42 | $26.64 – $656.15 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $425.60 | not published |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $426.00 | $19.21 – $856.70 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $428.00 | $841.35 – $2,229.59 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $430.00 | $117.99 – $430.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $430.09 | $133.54 – $1,268.96 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $434.60 | $24.95 – $1,110.52 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $434.60 | $24.95 – $1,110.52 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $434.60 | $24.95 – $1,110.52 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $436.50 | $38.44 – $829.95 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $436.70 | $65.52 – $3,659.69 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $440.96 | $16.28 – $2,275.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $441.95 | $31.39 – $2,212.06 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $441.95 | $31.39 – $2,212.06 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $441.95 | $31.39 – $1,287.99 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,513.93 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,500.31 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,513.93 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $447.33 | $29.48 – $1,383.82 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,513.93 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,513.93 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $447.33 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,583.91 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $2,427.15 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,553.90 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $447.33 | $19.80 – $1,589.53 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $451.75 | $776.85 – $2,911.91 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $451.75 | $776.85 – $2,911.91 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $451.75 | $776.85 – $2,911.91 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $451.75 | $793.84 – $2,911.91 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $453.44 | $79.42 – $832.00 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $456.60 | $23.26 – $841.13 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $456.60 | $18.41 – $841.05 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $457.47 | $34.96 – $1,073.49 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $461.30 | $71.61 – $2,925.96 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $461.30 | $71.61 – $2,372.40 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $461.30 | $71.61 – $2,372.40 |