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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $201.50 | $36.52 – $150.00 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $201.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $202.15 | $36.52 – $93.17 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $202.50 | not published |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $202.80 | $50.14 – $312.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $203.45 | $36.52 – $93.17 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $203.52 | $56.97 – $123.99 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $204.58 | $31.35 – $133.76 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $204.58 | $31.35 – $56.40 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $204.58 | $31.35 – $101.00 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $204.80 | $8.13 – $167.80 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $204.80 | $8.13 – $167.80 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $207.57 | $67.02 – $114.99 |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $207.90 | not published |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $208.80 | $20.66 – $184.46 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $208.80 | $8.13 – $184.46 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $210.55 | $10.95 – $198.34 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $211.80 | $16.53 – $94.75 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $212.00 | $90.63 – $238.50 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $212.40 | $14.20 – $94.75 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $212.40 | $8.32 – $101.37 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $212.40 | $8.32 – $104.67 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $213.60 | $76.10 – $240.30 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $213.75 | $52.81 – $132.03 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $214.00 | $23.54 – $97.52 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $214.00 | $23.54 – $98.97 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $214.20 | $22.09 – $56.96 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $214.62 | $47.64 – $61.08 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $215.73 | $73.99 – $101.40 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $216.00 | $76.76 – $440.46 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $216.80 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $217.32 | $36.00 – $271.65 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $217.32 | $36.00 – $325.98 |