Surgical pathology level 6 gross & microscopic examination cost at US hospitals
HC Surgical Pathology Level 6 Gross & Microscopic Examination · CPT 88309
$85.00
lowest cash price
$720.75
national median
$7,009.07
highest cash price
915
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $85.00–$7,009.07 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($994.39) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,506.74)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $616.98 | $723.84 | $975.24 |
| Arizona | 23 | $183.18 | $453.68 | $1,508.49 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $110.54 | $443.30 | $3,548.00 |
| California | 84 | $106.42 | $990.93 | $2,196.01 |
| Colorado | 17 | $715.29 | $4,219.57 | $6,189.75 |
| Florida | 77 | $85.00 | $1,755.25 | $7,009.07 |
| Georgia | 25 | $352.56 | $412.04 | $3,255.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $440.96 | $440.96 | $1,027.50 |
| Illinois | 43 | $153.60 | $1,025.40 | $1,753.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $529.20 | $910.80 | $1,506.74 |
| Iowa | 29 | $138.00 | $942.40 | $1,754.40 |
| Kansas | 10 | $356.80 | $1,892.94 | $3,393.20 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $228.27 | $1,348.20 | $6,007.58 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $142.74 | $142.74 | $142.74 |
| Maine | 7 | $447.20 | $791.85 | $1,110.10 |
| Maryland | 2 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $140.56 | $815.00 | $1,423.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $398.55 | $476.56 | $1,336.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $231.20 | $260.82 | $608.80 |
| Missouri | 18 | $424.45 | $558.25 | $4,718.82 |
| Montana | 2 | $336.80 | $336.80 | $625.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $166.50 | $318.78 | $1,011.98 |
| Nevada | 4 | $85.08 | $94.21 | $753.28 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,184.05 | $1,184.05 | $1,184.05 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $136.61 | $340.23 | $962.03 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $903.84 | $903.84 | $903.84 |
| New York | 22 | $442.16 | $966.69 | $1,832.06 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $569.60 | $569.60 | $1,028.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $694.40 | $694.40 | $1,214.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $163.50 | $720.75 | $3,664.05 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $208.22 | $208.22 | $1,670.90 |
| Oregon | 13 | $406.08 | $1,233.00 | $1,562.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $273.00 | $705.60 | $1,920.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $380.00 | $524.00 | $1,520.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $740.80 | $963.20 | $1,336.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $208.00 | $333.45 | $3,216.53 |
| Texas | 112 | $229.23 | $657.12 | $4,818.56 |
| Virginia | 40 | $216.60 | $547.50 | $4,510.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $296.80 | $518.00 | $1,939.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $261.50 | $641.00 | $4,461.60 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $352.45 | $680.00 | $1,391.94 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $674.52 | $915.14 | $1,289.59 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $302.78 | $204.27 – $853.25 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $303.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $306.08 | $204.27 – $853.25 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $306.65 | $85.80 – $408.53 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $310.10 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $310.50 | $316.15 – $3,237.40 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $316.00 | $656.15 – $3,740.71 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $318.50 | $18.73 – $1,225.13 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $318.60 | $113.06 – $472.30 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $318.78 | $113.85 – $759.00 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $318.78 | $129.03 – $759.00 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $318.78 | $129.03 – $759.00 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $318.78 | $121.44 – $759.00 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $318.78 | $106.26 – $759.00 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $318.78 | $136.62 – $759.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $319.20 | $561.90 – $2,858.31 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $319.20 | $561.90 – $2,952.54 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $319.20 | $561.90 – $2,952.54 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $319.20 | $546.03 – $2,826.90 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $320.40 | $66.79 – $970.76 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $322.50 | $145.96 – $1,776.61 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $323.12 | $145.96 – $1,914.44 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $323.65 | $113.06 – $825.37 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $325.20 | $113.06 – $433.76 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $327.29 | $23.66 – $634.03 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $327.57 | $112.77 – $537.00 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $328.50 | $18.38 – $1,215.11 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $330.00 | $628.20 – $1,516.98 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $330.05 | $136.40 – $1,917.04 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $331.18 | $132.00 – $1,330.20 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,834.34 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,594.70 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $333.45 | $20.76 – $1,638.95 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,593.52 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,834.34 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,754.33 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,638.95 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,713.67 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,886.61 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,713.67 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,713.67 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $333.45 | $23.66 – $1,593.52 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $333.60 | $298.85 – $681.10 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $334.84 | $179.67 – $1,681.20 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $336.00 | $17.50 – $448.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $336.80 | $2,533.78 – $2,533.78 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $340.23 | $145.96 – $1,799.34 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $340.55 | $243.25 – $681.10 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $341.60 | $30.18 – $4,168.36 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $345.20 | $199.51 – $2,112.81 |