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
$865.89
highest cash price
908
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.39–$865.89 — 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 | 23 | $28.98 | $35.40 | $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 | 34 | $34.80 | $58.20 | $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 | 111 | $33.95 | $122.50 | $833.72 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $188.25 | $30.96 – $68.64 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $191.40 | $2.14 – $28.42 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $196.56 | $22.99 – $60.83 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $196.56 | $22.99 – $60.83 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $198.60 | $12.35 – $22.49 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $198.60 | $12.35 – $25.54 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $199.05 | not published |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $203.00 | not published |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $203.40 | $7.84 – $105.57 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $203.40 | $12.35 – $19.90 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $204.12 | $24.67 – $94.12 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $204.60 | $2.14 – $28.42 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $205.80 | $24.67 – $47.75 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $207.45 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $207.45 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $207.45 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $207.45 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $207.45 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $212.00 | $30.99 – $31.61 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $214.00 | $27.65 – $69.03 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $216.60 | $30.99 – $31.61 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $222.20 | not published |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $235.99 | $8.87 – $24.67 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $238.14 | $30.20 – $67.05 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $240.80 | $0.38 – $60.05 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $246.00 | not published |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $246.47 | $24.67 – $119.58 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $246.56 | $24.67 – $120.91 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $246.89 | $12.01 – $49.98 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $254.00 | $8.47 – $227.00 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $254.40 | $4.09 – $24.67 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $254.91 | $6.36 – $33.04 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $254.91 | $6.36 – $33.04 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $264.00 | $6.34 – $37.66 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $264.00 | $6.30 – $37.66 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $264.60 | $4.24 – $240.26 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $269.40 | not published |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $273.00 | $24.67 – $105.51 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $273.35 | $12.40 – $108.28 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $274.25 | $9.75 – $14.93 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | $274.43 | $6.36 – $33.04 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $276.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $280.80 | not published |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | $283.00 | $5.40 – $60.44 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $287.01 | not published |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $287.01 | not published |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $287.01 | $30.20 – $67.05 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $287.01 | not published |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $287.01 | not published |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $290.32 | $6.36 – $33.04 |