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
$250.20
national median
$2,405.00
highest cash price
891
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 | 23 | $63.23 | $63.23 | $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 | 33 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $229.60 | $57.00 – $57.00 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $230.50 | $7.96 – $37.86 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $234.24 | $67.05 – $357.12 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $235.70 | $36.44 – $425.88 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $426.91 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $420.13 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $427.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $462.65 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $424.32 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $414.32 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $380.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $237.50 | $49.47 – $424.32 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $239.85 | $1.10 – $332.10 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $239.85 | $49.80 – $332.10 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $239.85 | $1.10 – $332.10 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $239.85 | $0.95 – $332.10 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $243.10 | $28.00 – $109.66 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $243.67 | $67.05 – $388.22 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $248.00 | $50.37 – $55.41 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $248.17 | $39.86 – $139.36 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $250.20 | $33.11 – $168.74 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $250.20 | $11.52 – $180.51 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $250.20 | $11.52 – $186.40 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $250.80 | $44.78 – $93.95 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $250.90 | $31.45 – $386.00 |