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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $61.34 | $25.60 – $25.60 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $62.15 | $16.59 – $52.15 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $62.40 | $6.03 – $27.50 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $62.44 | $10.21 – $11.91 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $63.15 | $16.57 – $49.48 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $63.55 | $8.47 – $137.50 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $63.88 | $4.20 – $105.70 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $64.00 | $19.37 – $72.00 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $64.00 | $19.37 – $72.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $64.26 | $13.23 – $68.29 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $64.73 | $17.99 – $168.42 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $64.99 | $10.81 – $105.86 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $65.42 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $65.52 | $22.28 – $132.60 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $65.52 | $22.28 – $132.60 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $65.52 | $26.52 – $132.60 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $65.52 | $21.84 – $132.60 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $65.52 | $22.28 – $132.60 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $65.52 | $22.28 – $132.60 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $66.30 | $20.00 – $20.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $66.30 | $20.00 – $20.00 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $66.60 | $6.03 – $27.50 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $66.95 | $2.75 – $87.55 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $66.95 | $10.08 – $51.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $66.95 | $10.08 – $82.40 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $67.01 | $12.35 – $27.14 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $67.08 | $27.00 – $27.00 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $67.20 | $25.28 – $84.61 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $67.32 | $73.93 – $73.93 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $67.80 | $6.03 – $31.98 |