Surgical pathology level 3 gross & microscopic examination cost at US hospitals
HC Surgical Pathology Level 3 Gross & Microscopic Examination · CPT 88304
$10.50
lowest cash price
$184.21
national median
$1,840.85
highest cash price
913
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $10.50–$1,840.85 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($168.55) → Sep 1, 2026 ($266.06)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $214.62 | $226.98 | $269.10 |
| Arizona | 23 | $35.63 | $81.58 | $416.21 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $20.85 | $97.62 | $1,437.19 |
| California | 86 | $10.50 | $149.24 | $404.94 |
| Colorado | 14 | $53.24 | $599.53 | $1,670.27 |
| Florida | 65 | $25.25 | $364.00 | $1,772.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $173.76 | $270.27 | $1,216.56 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $88.96 | $88.96 | $286.50 |
| Illinois | 44 | $74.40 | $226.80 | $526.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $114.38 | $268.50 | $399.00 |
| Iowa | 30 | $70.80 | $115.08 | $424.00 |
| Kansas | 9 | $67.20 | $1,259.02 | $1,507.61 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $40.68 | $176.92 | $266.06 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $32.76 | $32.76 | $32.76 |
| Maine | 7 | $165.00 | $210.55 | $919.90 |
| Maryland | 2 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $38.64 | $167.00 | $414.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $99.20 | $140.00 | $248.00 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $24.38 | $33.36 | $60.75 |
| Missouri | 15 | $86.35 | $154.00 | $1,840.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $288.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $27.14 | $115.08 | $235.45 |
| Nevada | 4 | $18.45 | $20.43 | $50.16 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $427.80 | $427.80 | $427.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $58.39 | $64.00 | $86.86 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $99.12 | $99.12 | $99.12 |
| New York | 22 | $63.23 | $63.23 | $840.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $134.72 | $218.95 | $469.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $80.00 | $136.00 | $156.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $97.80 | $239.85 | $600.00 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $50.14 | $184.25 | $463.10 |
| Oregon | 13 | $74.28 | $202.50 | $245.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $74.40 | $204.80 | $622.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $124.00 | $193.00 | $289.20 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $104.00 | $111.20 | $212.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $26.80 | $45.15 | $560.26 |
| Texas | 113 | $89.10 | $239.50 | $1,725.65 |
| Virginia | 43 | $44.39 | $172.80 | $1,220.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $72.40 | $148.86 | $392.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $61.00 | $123.50 | $467.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $83.22 | $190.00 | $720.64 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $44.94 | $61.24 | $86.29 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $181.30 | $40.26 – $932.40 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $181.30 | $40.26 – $932.40 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $181.30 | $40.26 – $880.60 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $181.31 | $26.66 – $327.60 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $182.25 | $50.54 – $90.97 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $182.28 | $28.85 – $113.70 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $184.21 | $30.48 – $676.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $184.25 | $39.30 – $97.73 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $184.50 | $93.99 – $1,107.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $184.50 | $93.99 – $1,107.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $184.50 | $46.88 – $232.14 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $184.50 | $46.88 – $232.14 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $184.50 | $46.88 – $232.14 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $184.50 | $46.88 – $232.14 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $184.50 | $46.88 – $232.14 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $184.50 | $93.99 – $1,279.20 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $184.62 | $72.51 – $98.94 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $184.76 | $30.97 – $611.12 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $184.80 | not published |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $310.06 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $305.14 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $337.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $365.25 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $308.18 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $300.92 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $300.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $187.50 | $49.47 – $308.18 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $188.00 | $51.59 – $188.00 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $190.00 | $33.49 – $91.11 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $191.00 | $52.49 – $78.73 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $191.00 | $51.92 – $91.91 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $192.00 | $50.76 – $216.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $193.00 | $46.93 – $55.41 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $193.90 | $58.07 – $155.86 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $195.06 | $30.48 – $152.88 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $196.20 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $198.00 | $49.76 – $322.42 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $198.90 | $39.59 – $195.90 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $200.51 | $9.49 – $45.18 |