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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| akron general | Akron, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $109.85 | $24.49 – $152.10 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $109.85 | $1.10 – $152.10 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $110.02 | $27.61 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $110.02 | $27.61 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $110.02 | $27.61 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $110.02 | $27.51 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $110.02 | $20.17 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $110.02 | $20.17 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $110.02 | $27.61 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $110.02 | $27.61 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $110.02 | $22.00 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $110.02 | $20.17 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $110.02 | $23.54 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $110.02 | $27.51 – $137.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $110.02 | $14.67 – $137.53 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $111.00 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $111.00 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $111.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $111.00 | $30.46 – $111.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $111.10 | $12.37 – $34.76 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $111.20 | $21.95 – $125.10 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $113.08 | $9.53 – $175.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $113.42 | $22.68 – $141.78 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $113.42 | $20.79 – $170.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $113.42 | $27.61 – $170.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $113.42 | $35.92 – $151.23 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $114.61 | $17.02 – $379.09 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $115.70 | $21.35 – $21.35 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $116.20 | $26.21 – $249.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $117.00 | $27.36 – $140.40 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $117.00 | $26.31 – $49.26 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $117.00 | $14.18 – $53.19 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $117.00 | $10.96 – $49.26 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $117.00 | $14.18 – $49.26 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $117.00 | $13.39 – $53.19 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $117.00 | $27.36 – $54.73 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $117.00 | $14.18 – $49.26 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $117.00 | $14.18 – $140.40 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $117.00 | $30.99 – $31.61 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $117.06 | $6.36 – $33.04 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $117.50 | $22.99 – $188.00 |