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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $147.50 | $49.81 – $50.81 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $148.00 | $20.42 – $20.42 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $148.80 | $6.50 – $198.40 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $148.86 | $43.37 – $367.05 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $149.02 | $14.83 – $56.21 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $149.24 | $61.00 – $61.00 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $149.45 | $43.37 – $440.46 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $151.00 | $20.06 – $55.41 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $151.50 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $151.80 | $37.96 – $195.26 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $153.00 | $43.72 – $340.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $153.00 | not published |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $153.59 | $43.37 – $367.05 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $154.00 | $34.08 – $94.66 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $154.00 | $34.08 – $94.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $154.00 | $34.08 – $94.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $154.00 | $34.08 – $94.66 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $154.00 | $34.08 – $94.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $154.00 | $34.08 – $94.66 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $154.50 | $32.34 – $140.03 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $154.50 | $32.34 – $142.96 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $154.50 | $32.34 – $146.24 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $154.50 | $32.34 – $141.34 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $154.50 | $32.34 – $141.34 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $154.50 | $37.64 – $130.87 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $154.50 | $10.36 – $146.24 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $156.00 | $13.42 – $208.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $156.00 | $47.21 – $175.50 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $156.00 | $47.21 – $175.50 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $157.18 | $43.72 – $401.20 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $157.26 | $54.42 – $120.81 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $158.00 | $15.35 – $250.15 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $158.00 | $15.35 – $250.15 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $158.00 | $15.70 – $250.15 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $158.00 | $15.63 – $394.35 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $158.00 | $15.71 – $250.15 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $159.19 | $40.47 – $75.81 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $159.90 | $6.74 – $188.70 |