Surgical pathology level 4 gross & microscopic examination cost at US hospitals
HC Surgical Pathology Level 4 Gross & Microscopic Examination · CPT 88305
$97.20
lowest cash price
$302.40
national median
$826.20
highest cash price
11
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $97.20–$826.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($250.20) → Jul 1, 2026 ($443.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $97.20 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Ohio | 1 | $443.25 | $443.25 | $443.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $116.40 | $302.40 | $826.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $97.20 | $162.00 – $162.00 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $116.40 | $10.35 – $156.82 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $169.20 | $27.80 – $239.70 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $250.20 | $11.52 – $333.60 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $250.20 | $11.52 – $333.60 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $302.40 | $11.52 – $340.20 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $345.00 | $27.79 – $460.70 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $415.80 | $27.62 – $623.70 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $443.25 | $20.00 – $90.00 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $757.20 | $27.86 – $1,072.70 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $826.20 | $10.80 – $1,170.45 |