Surgical pathology level 2 gross & microscopic examination cost at US hospitals
HC Surgical Pathology Level 2 Gross & Microscopic Examination · CPT 88302
$7.82
lowest cash price
$143.55
national median
$1,452.00
highest cash price
917
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $7.82–$1,452.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($139.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($224.87)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $157.08 | $171.60 | $209.82 |
| Arizona | 23 | $13.80 | $33.80 | $293.20 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $9.45 | $118.30 | $254.00 |
| California | 84 | $7.82 | $105.04 | $316.05 |
| Colorado | 14 | $38.95 | $461.37 | $1,192.00 |
| Florida | 70 | $22.11 | $317.20 | $1,448.35 |
| Georgia | 25 | $95.61 | $175.11 | $920.22 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $63.04 | $63.04 | $144.00 |
| Illinois | 43 | $68.75 | $161.40 | $413.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $79.25 | $199.80 | $275.40 |
| Iowa | 29 | $66.60 | $98.56 | $271.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $46.80 | $995.78 | $1,076.73 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $31.89 | $189.00 | $1,142.22 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $20.02 | $20.02 | $20.02 |
| Maine | 7 | $139.00 | $168.55 | $330.70 |
| Maryland | 2 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $31.92 | $141.94 | $339.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $46.54 | $80.80 | $185.60 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $9.02 | $15.12 | $55.04 |
| Missouri | 18 | $73.45 | $146.30 | $903.93 |
| Montana | 2 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $137.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $48.76 | $94.92 | $157.25 |
| Nevada | 4 | $12.71 | $14.08 | $36.96 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $338.90 | $338.90 | $338.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $34.31 | $44.95 | $68.89 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $71.82 | $71.82 | $71.82 |
| New York | 22 | $35.40 | $46.45 | $568.17 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $94.50 | $165.30 | $330.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $66.40 | $68.80 | $124.80 |
| Ohio | 67 | $41.50 | $176.15 | $406.20 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $48.56 | $128.05 | $314.60 |
| Oregon | 13 | $72.32 | $180.00 | $215.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $49.80 | $121.20 | $440.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $63.00 | $159.50 | $292.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $77.60 | $85.60 | $149.60 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $12.20 | $39.60 | $485.85 |
| Texas | 113 | $66.66 | $176.63 | $1,452.00 |
| Virginia | 41 | $39.60 | $159.60 | $1,129.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $42.40 | $96.48 | $270.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $53.50 | $79.50 | $358.20 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $51.41 | $147.50 | $198.66 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $33.18 | $44.79 | $63.12 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $215.00 | $19.62 – $79.42 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $215.00 | $35.79 – $35.79 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $215.00 | $19.62 – $80.43 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $215.00 | $19.62 – $39.24 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $215.00 | $19.62 – $80.43 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $215.00 | $19.62 – $79.42 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $215.00 | $19.62 – $80.43 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $215.25 | $29.69 – $75.98 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $215.25 | $26.32 – $101.66 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $215.25 | $26.32 – $101.66 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $215.25 | $26.32 – $101.66 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $215.25 | $26.32 – $101.66 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $218.40 | $41.62 – $89.89 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $219.00 | $20.08 – $132.12 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $219.00 | $20.08 – $132.12 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $219.00 | $20.08 – $132.12 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $219.00 | $20.08 – $132.12 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $219.00 | $20.08 – $38.17 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $219.00 | $9.90 – $98.73 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $219.00 | $20.08 – $132.12 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $222.00 | $28.16 – $28.16 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $223.60 | $35.66 – $36.02 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $224.16 | $40.83 – $88.87 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $224.46 | $11.58 – $47.29 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $224.87 | $16.15 – $449.75 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $224.87 | $25.77 – $599.66 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $224.87 | $25.77 – $599.66 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $224.87 | $25.77 – $599.66 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $224.87 | $25.77 – $609.55 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $224.87 | $22.37 – $599.66 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $224.87 | $25.77 – $599.66 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $225.36 | $40.01 – $313.00 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $226.65 | $16.57 – $114.04 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $226.65 | $16.57 – $114.04 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $226.65 | $16.57 – $114.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $226.65 | $16.57 – $114.04 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $226.80 | $29.34 – $315.00 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $228.80 | $6.40 – $68.53 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $232.05 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $232.05 | $35.66 – $37.09 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $232.50 | $30.67 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $232.50 | $30.67 – $69.00 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $233.40 | not published |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $233.63 | not published |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $237.00 | $13.00 – $160.82 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $238.55 | $36.01 – $36.01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $240.80 | $20.94 – $507.58 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $243.00 | $11.29 – $74.45 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $245.65 | $6.44 – $149.87 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $246.33 | $45.98 – $57.05 |