Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) at Sharp Memorial Hospital
CPT 88305 · San Diego, CA
These are Sharp Memorial Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 78 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $28.98, median $218.92, highest $2,340.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 3.7 mi | $197.60 | $380.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $215.60 | $392.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $63.65 | $254.59 | 2026-03-30 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 6.9 mi | $258.75 | $345.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 7.5 mi | $63.65 | $254.59 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 7.5 mi | $63.65 | $254.59 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 8.8 mi | $258.75 | $345.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 10.0 mi | $66.00 | $362.67 | 2026-09-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 88305 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC LEVEL IV GROSS/MICRO line 180251 | outpatient | $258.75 | $345.00 | ? – $310.50 |
| HC LEVEL IV GROSS/MICRO line 180252 | inpatient | $258.75 | $345.00 | $51.69 – $725.00 |
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