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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $447.20 | $140.22 – $416.79 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $448.54 | $475.71 – $1,436.61 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $453.68 | $475.71 – $1,436.61 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $456.60 | $54.87 – $841.13 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $456.60 | $20.12 – $841.05 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $457.10 | $475.71 – $1,436.61 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $459.00 | $55.63 – $856.70 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $463.62 | $454.53 – $1,533.51 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $466.26 | $76.99 – $1,649.19 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $466.26 | $76.99 – $1,649.19 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $469.09 | $475.71 – $1,306.01 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $471.56 | $113.06 – $910.91 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $475.94 | $475.71 – $1,436.61 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $476.56 | $82.94 – $830.32 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $478.80 | $76.99 – $344.65 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $479.85 | $140.74 – $1,917.04 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $479.85 | $135.20 – $1,917.04 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $480.00 | $74.36 – $1,204.77 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $481.07 | $475.71 – $1,436.61 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $483.60 | $769.30 – $776.99 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $485.55 | $237.21 – $5,177.47 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $894.56 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $873.20 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $873.20 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $894.56 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $873.20 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $698.56 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $894.56 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $490.20 | $48.21 – $894.56 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $491.35 | $140.22 – $462.85 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $492.25 | $586.94 – $1,815.54 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $492.50 | $231.10 – $849.58 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $492.50 | $231.10 – $849.58 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $492.50 | $231.10 – $849.58 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $492.50 | $231.10 – $849.58 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $492.50 | $231.10 – $849.58 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $494.55 | $142.17 – $1,917.04 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $496.35 | $266.04 – $3,452.39 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $502.44 | $259.20 – $2,958.82 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | $503.01 | $656.15 – $1,554.87 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $504.35 | $172.26 – $1,917.04 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $506.50 | not published |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $507.06 | $133.94 – $317.25 |