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 Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $107.25 | $33.29 – $60.06 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $107.40 | $8.23 – $230.33 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $107.40 | $26.66 – $43.71 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $107.40 | $26.66 – $49.07 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $107.40 | $26.66 – $43.71 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $107.40 | $26.66 – $43.71 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $107.40 | $26.66 – $43.71 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $107.40 | $26.66 – $43.71 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $107.92 | $38.37 – $38.37 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $108.36 | $43.72 – $301.00 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $108.80 | $69.77 – $122.40 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $108.80 | $42.70 – $122.40 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $111.20 | $24.02 – $125.10 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $113.40 | $52.37 – $218.16 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $113.70 | $35.38 – $135.20 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $114.24 | $60.34 – $225.09 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $114.24 | $60.34 – $232.51 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $114.24 | $60.51 – $232.51 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $114.24 | $59.34 – $222.62 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $114.38 | $36.53 – $110.27 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $114.40 | $42.19 – $128.70 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $115.00 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $115.08 | $41.10 – $232.90 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $115.08 | $46.58 – $232.90 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $115.08 | $46.58 – $232.90 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $115.08 | $38.36 – $232.90 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $115.08 | $43.84 – $232.90 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $115.08 | $49.32 – $232.90 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $115.20 | $34.86 – $129.60 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $116.00 | $49.47 – $120.48 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $116.40 | $8.52 – $164.90 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $116.40 | $8.52 – $89.12 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $116.40 | $8.52 – $88.20 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $116.40 | $8.52 – $231.97 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $116.40 | $7.47 – $84.28 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $116.40 | $8.52 – $164.90 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $116.80 | not published |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $119.14 | $43.72 – $427.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $119.34 | $45.87 – $157.99 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $121.00 | $6.96 – $79.24 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $121.39 | $41.79 – $199.00 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $121.61 | $43.72 – $311.00 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $122.20 | $74.43 – $188.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $122.20 | $71.06 – $211.61 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $122.20 | $71.85 – $188.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $122.20 | $96.76 – $196.50 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $122.20 | $49.33 – $188.00 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $122.25 | $43.72 – $300.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $123.48 | $21.89 – $211.68 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $123.50 | $6.50 – $253.20 |