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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $584.46 – $2,507.33 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $39.15 – $402.28 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $39.15 – $402.28 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $8.21 – $1,420.24 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $73.13 – $591.28 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $529.88 – $687.74 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $5,196.43 – $5,196.43 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $31.80 – $1,289.60 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $2,198.44 – $2,198.44 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,109.91 – $1,109.91 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $546.27 – $1,535.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $33.40 – $1,249.83 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $3,676.92 – $3,676.92 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $49.99 – $2,163.96 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $734.30 – $2,063.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $31.00 – $1,221.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $436.00 – $843.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $522.10 – $2,023.82 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $49.99 – $2,163.96 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $49.99 – $2,163.96 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $34.32 – $34.32 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $37.75 – $4,112.93 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $73.13 – $591.28 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $48.71 – $6,284.26 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $245.47 – $498.31 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $39.15 – $637.75 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $734.30 – $2,063.20 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $1,110.87 – $1,182.77 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $590.77 – $917.80 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $1,110.87 – $1,182.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $584.46 – $584.46 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $495.68 – $2,703.10 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $575.63 – $1,326.45 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $12.36 – $759.78 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $512.49 – $2,703.10 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $584.46 – $668.48 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $575.63 – $2,200.76 |