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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $239.50 | $31.93 – $299.37 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $239.85 | $1.10 – $332.10 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $239.85 | $49.80 – $332.10 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $239.85 | $1.10 – $332.10 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $240.00 | $49.30 – $288.00 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $240.00 | $49.30 – $88.74 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $240.00 | $40.47 – $95.83 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $240.00 | $29.15 – $88.74 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $240.00 | $40.47 – $88.74 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $240.00 | $40.47 – $95.83 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $240.00 | $40.47 – $88.74 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $240.00 | $40.47 – $288.00 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $241.00 | $16.85 – $82.63 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $241.00 | $16.20 – $82.63 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $243.36 | $30.48 – $701.35 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $245.25 | $35.65 – $106.00 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $245.25 | $31.61 – $204.49 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $245.25 | $31.61 – $204.49 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $245.25 | $31.61 – $204.49 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $245.25 | $31.61 – $204.49 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $246.45 | $15.27 – $114.42 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $246.45 | $15.27 – $114.42 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $247.68 | $65.04 – $344.00 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $248.00 | $39.93 – $279.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $248.16 | $14.25 – $225.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $248.16 | $14.25 – $225.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $248.16 | $14.77 – $225.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $248.16 | $52.32 – $225.60 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $248.31 | $14.24 – $410.90 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $248.82 | $43.72 – $131.16 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $250.00 | $49.75 – $78.60 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $252.80 | not published |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $252.80 | $8.13 – $245.72 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $252.80 | $6.53 – $211.58 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $254.00 | $5.35 – $179.32 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $254.40 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $254.94 | $50.78 – $55.23 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $255.50 | $55.13 – $84.66 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $255.60 | not published |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $256.00 | $55.13 – $84.66 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $256.80 | $8.32 – $84.28 |