Surgical pathology level 4 gross & microscopic examination cost at US hospitals
HC Surgical Pathology Level 4 Gross & Microscopic Examination · CPT 88305
$16.50
lowest cash price
$248.00
national median
$2,405.00
highest cash price
894
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $16.50–$2,405.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($275.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($325.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $216.84 | $352.56 | $381.78 |
| Arizona | 23 | $54.36 | $124.46 | $1,092.64 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $20.85 | $97.62 | $858.39 |
| California | 84 | $16.50 | $197.60 | $535.68 |
| Colorado | 13 | $53.24 | $612.19 | $2,004.78 |
| Florida | 74 | $36.00 | $557.21 | $2,021.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $78.15 | $328.38 | $1,476.52 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $129.28 | $129.28 | $328.50 |
| Illinois | 44 | $64.20 | $288.60 | $1,763.28 |
| Indiana | 26 | $135.62 | $369.60 | $487.20 |
| Iowa | 27 | $71.40 | $164.00 | $562.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $101.60 | $1,431.87 | $1,431.87 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $74.03 | $200.54 | $444.00 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $33.02 | $33.02 | $33.02 |
| Maine | 7 | $256.80 | $276.70 | $1,434.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $97.20 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $46.53 | $208.00 | $1,696.38 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $115.20 | $323.20 | $584.53 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $30.66 | $33.44 | $77.44 |
| Missouri | 14 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $283.25 |
| Montana | 2 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $288.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $43.24 | $186.06 | $341.70 |
| Nevada | 4 | $50.16 | $378.23 | $527.67 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $550.80 | $550.80 | $550.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $58.39 | $88.97 | $176.39 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $99.12 | $99.12 | $99.12 |
| New York | 24 | $63.23 | $108.60 | $591.66 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $127.00 | $346.30 | $581.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $105.60 | $180.80 | $216.80 |
| Ohio | 66 | $89.40 | $301.50 | $819.00 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $68.45 | $300.30 | $1,081.16 |
| Oregon | 13 | $116.16 | $252.75 | $1,214.40 |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $98.40 | $218.40 | $826.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $195.50 | $275.00 | $378.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $107.20 | $119.20 | $269.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $29.19 | $78.15 | $696.06 |
| Texas | 112 | $139.86 | $474.00 | $2,352.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $74.06 | $224.00 | $1,378.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $72.40 | $167.60 | $464.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $79.50 | $525.00 | $2,405.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $139.39 | $307.50 | $1,058.75 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $44.94 | $61.24 | $86.29 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $1,206.51 | not published |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,214.40 | $34.93 – $115.39 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,225.12 | $39.86 – $134.05 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $209.40 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $102.08 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $209.40 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $102.08 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $102.08 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $102.08 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $104.70 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,250.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,250.00 | $52.35 – $102.08 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $1,306.68 | $48.52 – $96.16 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $1,306.68 | $51.87 – $104.91 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $1,325.57 | $49.76 – $243.87 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $1,342.00 | not published |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $1,349.88 | $49.76 – $241.19 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | $1,378.00 | $49.76 – $280.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $1,393.00 | $49.76 – $518.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $1,395.72 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $1,404.37 | $39.86 – $134.05 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,410.00 | $9.63 – $79.24 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $1,431.87 | $20.90 – $143.08 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $1,431.87 | $20.90 – $143.08 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $1,431.87 | $20.90 – $203.81 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $1,434.35 | $35.26 – $186.20 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $1,466.37 | $54.42 – $120.81 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,476.52 | $40.80 – $150.56 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $1,594.54 | not published |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $1,595.44 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $1,696.38 | $31.11 – $113.70 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $1,699.68 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $1,763.28 | $29.34 – $139.61 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $1,792.82 | $39.86 – $134.05 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $1,853.00 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $1,922.31 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,958.81 | $39.86 – $134.05 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $2,004.78 | $16.72 – $113.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $2,021.00 | $49.76 – $499.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $2,155.52 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $2,246.37 | $49.76 – $181.10 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $2,280.00 | $9.00 – $310.33 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $2,352.00 | $39.86 – $134.05 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $2,405.00 | $9.00 – $212.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $39.86 – $134.05 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $18.90 – $140.38 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $18.90 – $140.38 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $18.90 – $140.38 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $18.90 – $140.38 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $18.90 – $140.38 |