Consultation pathology during surgery frozen section first tissue block cost at US hospitals
HC Consultation Pathology During Surgery Frozen Section First Tissue Block · CPT 88331
$12.00
lowest cash price
$226.50
national median
$2,246.00
highest cash price
883
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $12.00–$2,246.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($197.52) → Sep 1, 2026 ($303.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $208.74 | $208.74 | $348.66 |
| Arizona | 23 | $39.06 | $97.46 | $413.30 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $16.56 | $198.90 | $675.00 |
| California | 82 | $12.00 | $240.41 | $548.25 |
| Colorado | 16 | $145.17 | $924.90 | $2,028.92 |
| Florida | 65 | $20.00 | $512.85 | $2,055.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $137.94 | $223.86 | $1,511.18 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $135.68 | $135.68 | $235.50 |
| Illinois | 40 | $58.80 | $217.20 | $889.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $133.50 | $336.00 | $438.00 |
| Iowa | 29 | $58.80 | $198.40 | $453.60 |
| Kansas | 10 | $118.40 | $1,162.59 | $1,404.57 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $44.97 | $224.87 | $904.02 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $56.94 | $56.94 | $56.94 |
| Maine | 7 | $190.00 | $320.00 | $350.20 |
| Maryland | 2 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $30.80 | $185.00 | $408.80 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $43.82 | $120.00 | $296.80 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $15.96 | $63.00 | $81.20 |
| Missouri | 17 | $143.65 | $204.60 | $1,540.42 |
| Montana | 2 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $307.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $29.90 | $225.96 | $410.64 |
| Nevada | 3 | $28.70 | $31.78 | $40.04 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $706.20 | $706.20 | $706.20 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $42.95 | $77.37 | $201.80 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $66.00 | $202.78 | $1,391.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $139.50 | $238.40 | $563.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $241.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $70.00 | $274.80 | $1,035.00 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $86.49 | $86.49 | $558.80 |
| Oregon | 13 | $105.32 | $219.30 | $290.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $104.40 | $337.20 | $882.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $160.00 | $180.00 | $274.80 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $89.60 | $104.00 | $265.60 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $35.56 | $56.28 | $1,421.86 |
| Texas | 116 | $57.87 | $410.52 | $2,246.00 |
| Virginia | 39 | $47.40 | $136.00 | $1,898.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $60.90 | $149.60 | $453.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $61.00 | $124.00 | $792.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $92.91 | $230.00 | $436.15 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $143.64 | $195.05 | $274.86 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $127.32 | $44.52 – $144.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $128.05 | $92.09 – $205.90 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $128.05 | $92.09 – $330.76 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $129.93 | $44.73 – $213.00 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $130.52 | $92.37 – $602.70 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $131.25 | $70.00 – $408.24 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $131.25 | $82.20 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $131.25 | $56.00 – $313.31 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $131.25 | $37.64 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $131.25 | $52.61 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $131.25 | $44.17 – $313.31 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $131.25 | $52.00 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $131.25 | $38.68 – $290.13 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $131.40 | $28.86 – $213.56 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $133.16 | $48.66 – $427.86 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $133.20 | $28.50 – $199.91 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $133.50 | $36.53 – $360.51 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $133.70 | $41.64 – $405.38 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $133.70 | $67.95 – $405.38 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $135.63 | $85.82 – $552.48 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $135.68 | $15.63 – $700.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $136.00 | $92.73 – $171.12 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $136.00 | $92.73 – $171.12 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $136.00 | $92.73 – $171.12 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $136.00 | $92.73 – $171.12 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $136.00 | $92.73 – $171.12 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $137.50 | $124.11 – $178.92 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $137.94 | $56.95 – $377.46 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $137.94 | $24.26 – $326.20 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $138.71 | $57.47 – $319.30 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $139.50 | $162.84 – $166.10 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $139.75 | $35.88 – $369.10 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $139.86 | $63.86 – $1,188.81 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $140.51 | $48.66 – $427.86 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $141.00 | $29.75 – $213.56 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $141.07 | $48.66 – $415.78 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $141.75 | $172.66 – $431.65 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $141.94 | $4.01 – $36.41 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $141.94 | $4.01 – $91.95 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $142.53 | $63.86 – $424.57 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $143.23 | $88.29 – $394.70 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $143.64 | $92.34 – $328.32 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $143.65 | $30.99 – $224.98 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $144.98 | $48.66 – $427.86 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $145.17 | $88.41 – $413.83 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $147.35 | $57.83 – $405.38 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $149.19 | $12.75 – $91.95 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $149.60 | $25.55 – $817.83 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $149.60 | $25.55 – $817.83 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $149.60 | $26.14 – $817.83 |