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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $398.88 | $29.34 – $554.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $399.00 | $6.47 – $77.13 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $400.80 | $28.82 – $195.45 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $401.78 | $51.70 – $108.53 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $404.58 | $13.40 – $56.21 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $404.94 | $43.72 – $116.62 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $414.40 | not published |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $416.21 | $30.98 – $191.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | $420.00 | $49.76 – $319.20 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $422.42 | $16.27 – $56.21 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $424.00 | $49.19 – $424.00 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $425.00 | $29.54 – $106.19 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $427.80 | $10.60 – $275.18 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $430.20 | $28.82 – $189.85 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $433.87 | $51.70 – $90.82 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $434.96 | $54.42 – $109.81 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $436.92 | $25.09 – $100.34 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $449.60 | not published |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $460.74 | $54.42 – $120.81 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $463.10 | $45.96 – $107.25 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $464.38 | $16.96 – $85.53 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $467.00 | $49.75 – $251.78 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $468.00 | not published |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $469.00 | $49.81 – $124.37 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $483.13 | $16.46 – $56.21 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $485.28 | not published |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $489.47 | not published |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $499.75 | $28.50 – $56.21 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $499.86 | $49.47 – $158.17 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $499.86 | $49.47 – $158.17 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $504.42 | not published |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $504.42 | $47.64 – $215.69 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $504.42 | $67.07 – $215.69 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $508.20 | not published |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $519.01 | $49.76 – $86.89 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $519.90 | $55.78 – $123.67 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $526.40 | $55.84 – $56.96 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $535.00 | $49.76 – $212.82 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $542.40 | $7.80 – $109.61 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $549.00 | $49.76 – $222.48 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $549.00 | $49.76 – $210.34 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $549.00 | $49.76 – $145.60 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $555.30 | $35.38 – $135.20 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $555.30 | $35.38 – $135.20 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $555.30 | $35.38 – $135.20 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $560.26 | $9.57 – $56.21 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $590.10 | $30.04 – $233.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $594.00 | $49.76 – $318.76 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | $599.00 | $14.50 – $121.91 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $599.53 | $53.87 – $101.70 |