Forensic autopsy (necropsy) cost at US hospitals
FORENSIC AUTOPSY (NECROPSY) · CPT 88040
$156.00
lowest cash price
$162.00
national median
$162.00
highest cash price
12
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $156.00–$162.00 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$162.00
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center — Beachwood, OHMedian cash price over time
Jul 1, 2026 ($162.00) → Jul 1, 2026 ($162.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 |
| Missouri | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 |
| Ohio | 28 | $156.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $156.00 | $59.00 – $1,280.91 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $156.00 | $69.00 – $1,280.91 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $162.00 | $86.40 – $441.13 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $162.00 | $1,280.91 – $1,410.53 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $162.00 | $56.00 – $1,280.91 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $162.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $162.00 | $441.13 – $533.71 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $162.00 | $101.50 – $1,280.91 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $162.00 | $101.50 – $1,152.82 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $162.00 | $2,914.13 – $2,914.13 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $162.00 | $52.00 – $1,152.82 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $162.00 | $47.74 – $1,152.82 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $876.69 – $1,166.29 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $734.30 – $2,124.79 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $37.75 – $975.31 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $1,021.25 – $6,614.91 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $4,506.51 – $4,506.51 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $28.60 – $1,086.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $1,021.25 – $6,614.91 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $34.32 – $34.32 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $5,350.92 – $5,350.92 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $43.70 – $1,360.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $575.63 – $914.88 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $101.50 – $1,259.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $659.70 – $659.70 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $48.71 – $6,284.26 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | not published | $39.15 – $402.28 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $101.50 – $1,259.52 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $1,151.26 – $3,923.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $2,198.44 – $2,198.44 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $593.47 – $843.39 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $101.50 – $1,259.52 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | not published | $705.97 – $2,021.41 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $563.05 – $1,315.04 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $563.05 – $1,315.04 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $563.05 – $1,315.04 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $92.91 – $117.36 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $1,114.45 – $1,114.45 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $1,151.26 – $4,000.73 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $1,151.26 – $3,244.31 |