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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $256.85 | $34.27 – $50.62 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $257.00 | $80.23 – $98.94 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $258.05 | $49.76 – $50.26 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $259.50 | $55.13 – $84.66 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $260.50 | $55.13 – $84.66 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $260.63 | $30.48 – $232.26 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $110.81 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $110.81 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $261.00 | $42.93 – $42.93 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $112.21 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $51.11 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $112.21 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $110.81 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $261.00 | $23.54 – $112.21 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $263.50 | $80.23 – $98.94 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $264.60 | $55.84 – $56.96 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $266.06 | $10.70 – $532.11 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $266.06 | $26.66 – $709.48 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $266.06 | $26.66 – $709.48 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $266.06 | $26.66 – $709.48 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $266.06 | $26.66 – $721.19 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $266.06 | $26.56 – $709.48 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $266.06 | $26.66 – $709.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $266.74 | $36.00 – $400.10 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $266.74 | $36.00 – $400.10 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $266.74 | $26.00 – $400.10 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $266.74 | $49.73 – $333.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $266.74 | $36.00 – $400.10 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $267.00 | $42.88 – $55.70 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $267.60 | $7.49 – $77.13 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $267.63 | $35.66 – $168.36 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $268.45 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $268.45 | $49.76 – $51.75 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $268.50 | $55.13 – $84.66 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $268.50 | $55.13 – $84.66 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $269.10 | $84.88 – $238.31 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $269.40 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $269.40 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $269.40 | not published |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $97.04 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $270.27 | $29.48 – $89.51 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $270.27 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $102.45 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $152.95 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $100.51 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $270.27 | $41.46 – $100.17 |