Surgical pathology level 1 gross examination only cost at US hospitals
HC Surgical Pathology Level 1 Gross Examination Only · CPT 88300
$4.39
lowest cash price
$81.00
national median
$871.16
highest cash price
906
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.39–$871.16 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($72.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($122.39)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $75.66 | $80.34 | $94.50 |
| Arizona | 23 | $5.99 | $14.89 | $163.99 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $7.22 | $77.35 | $254.00 |
| California | 83 | $4.39 | $67.08 | $246.89 |
| Colorado | 13 | $24.65 | $320.06 | $608.32 |
| Florida | 66 | $12.86 | $171.60 | $865.89 |
| Georgia | 25 | $44.70 | $135.33 | $377.38 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $30.08 | $30.08 | $39.75 |
| Illinois | 44 | $30.60 | $117.50 | $280.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $50.25 | $122.39 | $204.60 |
| Iowa | 29 | $30.60 | $98.56 | $149.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $18.80 | $316.67 | $627.62 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $15.76 | $103.49 | $479.91 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $10.92 | $10.92 | $10.92 |
| Maine | 7 | $58.05 | $78.15 | $656.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $15.12 | $75.00 | $147.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $34.40 | $40.03 | $120.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $7.60 | $9.50 | $24.30 |
| Missouri | 17 | $31.20 | $74.75 | $274.43 |
| Montana | 2 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $96.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $20.24 | $65.52 | $136.85 |
| Nevada | 4 | $7.79 | $8.63 | $23.32 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $23.34 | $28.84 | $46.71 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $27.72 | $27.72 | $27.72 |
| New York | 22 | $28.98 | $29.55 | $292.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $60.00 | $95.15 | $214.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $30.40 | $35.20 | $88.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $35.10 | $113.08 | $276.00 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $23.31 | $69.30 | $154.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $43.74 | $77.25 | $93.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $34.80 | $56.20 | $330.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $52.00 | $82.00 | $264.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $32.80 | $36.00 | $96.80 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $7.40 | $19.20 | $334.69 |
| Texas | 112 | $33.95 | $122.50 | $871.16 |
| Virginia | 40 | $19.20 | $87.50 | $439.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $27.30 | $68.57 | $160.30 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $24.00 | $71.00 | $203.40 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $30.21 | $87.50 | $370.29 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $20.58 | $28.35 | $39.95 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $89.05 | $24.96 – $137.00 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $89.50 | $37.44 – $45.98 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $89.60 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $89.60 | not published |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $61.50 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $61.50 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $90.00 | $16.10 – $16.10 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $62.28 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $28.08 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $62.28 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $61.50 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $90.00 | $8.85 – $62.28 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $90.27 | $24.88 – $45.98 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $90.50 | $30.60 – $42.75 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $90.50 | $30.60 – $42.75 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $91.20 | $38.99 – $102.60 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $91.50 | $37.44 – $45.98 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $91.65 | $13.83 – $51.71 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $92.59 | $0.38 – $24.70 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $92.95 | $13.14 – $32.16 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $93.00 | $13.28 – $58.83 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $93.00 | $11.78 – $101.66 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $93.00 | $11.78 – $101.66 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $93.00 | $11.78 – $101.66 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $93.00 | $11.78 – $101.66 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $93.50 | $30.60 – $42.75 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $93.50 | $30.60 – $42.75 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $93.84 | $0.83 – $60.05 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $94.38 | $13.60 – $63.44 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $94.50 | $22.22 – $30.65 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $94.50 | $12.63 – $76.73 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $94.50 | $12.63 – $78.45 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $94.50 | $12.63 – $78.58 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $94.50 | $12.63 – $78.45 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $94.50 | $12.63 – $78.45 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $94.50 | $14.71 – $72.64 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $94.50 | $4.95 – $78.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $95.00 | $24.67 – $128.64 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $180.79 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $175.08 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $175.08 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $182.69 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $95.15 | $3.48 – $167.46 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $180.79 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $180.79 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $180.79 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $180.79 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $95.15 | $3.48 – $175.08 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $175.08 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $95.15 | $3.45 – $171.27 |