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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $105.38 – $591.60 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $105.38 – $452.08 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $7.05 – $72.41 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $7.05 – $72.41 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $1.47 – $256.07 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $13.13 – $148.03 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $95.34 – $123.70 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,720.13 – $1,720.13 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $5.73 – $231.97 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $395.21 – $395.21 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $200.12 – $200.12 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $98.29 – $502.58 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $6.02 – $224.82 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $661.82 – $661.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $9.00 – $432.81 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $131.99 – $371.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $5.58 – $219.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $109.00 – $151.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $93.94 – $601.77 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $9.00 – $432.81 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $9.00 – $432.81 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $6.18 – $6.18 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $6.80 – $741.55 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $13.13 – $148.03 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $8.75 – $1,132.64 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $44.26 – $99.68 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $7.05 – $114.79 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $131.99 – $371.38 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $203.66 – $222.16 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $118.15 – $164.99 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $203.66 – $222.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $105.38 – $105.38 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $89.25 – $487.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $103.58 – $238.68 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $2.22 – $136.58 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $92.28 – $487.34 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $105.38 – $120.37 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $103.58 – $728.50 |