Limited autopsy cost at US hospitals
LIMITED AUTOPSY · CPT 88036
$75.66
lowest cash price
$588.89
national median
$1,276.27
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 $75.66–$1,276.27 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$1,276.27
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center — Phoenix, AZMedian cash price over time
Feb 1, 2026 ($588.89) → Apr 1, 2026 ($617.10)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 3 | $773.11 | $833.88 | $1,276.27 |
| California | 22 | $75.66 | $247.90 | $903.66 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 50 | 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 | $617.10 | $617.10 | $617.10 |
| 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 | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $75.66 | $39.00 – $210.07 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $205.06 | $126.46 – $503.20 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $207.46 | $126.46 – $529.55 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $247.90 | $126.46 – $634.00 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $262.73 | $38.00 – $611.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $588.89 | $126.46 – $1,138.28 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $617.10 | $94.84 – $187.43 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $678.33 | $650.45 – $1,138.28 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $773.11 | $9.09 – $2,758.20 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $833.88 | $9.09 – $2,758.20 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $903.66 | $278.77 – $1,138.28 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,276.27 | $6.46 – $2,639.39 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $158.07 – $210.30 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $131.99 – $382.47 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $6.80 – $175.55 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $184.12 – $2,189.68 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $812.51 – $812.51 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $5.15 – $195.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $184.12 – $2,189.68 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $6.18 – $6.18 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $1,771.27 – $1,771.27 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $7.87 – $244.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $103.58 – $164.68 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $44.64 – $284.34 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $118.75 – $118.75 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $8.75 – $1,132.64 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | not published | $7.05 – $72.41 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $44.64 – $284.34 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $207.16 – $705.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $395.21 – $395.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $118.69 – $151.91 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $101.50 – $207.63 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $44.64 – $284.34 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | not published | $127.07 – $363.72 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $237.11 – $261.53 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $237.11 – $261.53 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $237.11 – $261.53 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $92.91 – $117.36 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $200.54 – $200.54 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $207.16 – $719.63 |