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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $292.00 | $10.77 – $106.19 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $292.05 | $11.50 – $46.00 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $294.00 | $24.67 – $110.30 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $294.00 | $24.67 – $104.28 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $294.00 | $24.67 – $72.18 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $303.00 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $303.00 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $303.00 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $303.00 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $303.00 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $316.00 | not published |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $316.67 | $6.36 – $33.04 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | $320.06 | $6.94 – $58.71 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $330.00 | $1.80 – $32.48 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $332.69 | $21.53 – $56.45 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $332.69 | $21.53 – $56.45 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $332.69 | $21.53 – $56.45 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $332.69 | $21.53 – $57.07 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $332.69 | $21.53 – $56.45 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $334.69 | $4.79 – $24.67 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $338.37 | $19.85 – $83.57 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $368.00 | $24.67 – $152.86 |
| Adventhealth Rollins Brook | Lampasas, TX | $369.31 | $88.51 – $88.51 |
| Adventhealth Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $369.31 | $29.06 – $88.51 |
| Adventhealth Durand | Durand, WI | $370.29 | not published |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $377.38 | $26.23 – $58.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | $405.96 | $24.67 – $132.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $434.00 | $24.67 – $147.20 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $436.19 | not published |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | $439.00 | $24.67 – $138.99 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $440.32 | $12.63 – $46.70 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $479.91 | $12.35 – $12.47 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $484.00 | $24.67 – $57.82 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $501.52 | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $507.61 | $12.63 – $44.92 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $512.00 | $12.63 – $44.92 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $513.37 | $24.67 – $57.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $526.12 | $24.67 – $142.32 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $533.25 | $24.67 – $57.82 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $581.97 | $12.63 – $44.92 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $583.01 | $12.63 – $44.92 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $593.77 | $12.63 – $44.92 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $597.00 | $24.67 – $57.82 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $607.00 | $12.63 – $44.92 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $608.32 | $5.63 – $56.49 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $619.84 | $24.67 – $57.82 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $627.62 | $10.36 – $79.41 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $627.62 | $10.36 – $79.41 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $627.62 | $10.36 – $46.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | $637.95 | $24.67 – $142.32 |