Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 88305 · San Diego, CA
These are UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $63.65 | $254.59 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $258.75 | $345.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $258.75 | $345.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $197.60 | $380.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $66.00 | $362.67 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $258.75 | $345.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $63.65 | $254.59 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $63.65 | $254.59 | 2026-03-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination Of Tissue Using A Microscope, Intermediate Complexity standard_charge_information[5621] | both | $215.60 | $392.00 | $58.80 – $196.00 |
| Pathology Examination Of Tissue Using A Microscope, Intermediate Complexity standard_charge_information[5622] | both | $215.60 | $392.00 | $38.57 – $529.20 |
| Pathology Examination Of Tissue Using A Microscope, Prostate Needle Biopsy standard_charge_information[7854] | both | $41.80 | $76.00 | $38.00 – $146.99 |
| Pathology Examination Of Tissue Using A Microscope, Prostate Needle Biopsy standard_charge_information[7855] | both | $41.80 | $76.00 | $9.12 – $390.04 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity standard_charge_information[8095] | both | $22.00 | $40.00 | $4.80 – $146.99 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity standard_charge_information[8261] | both | $22.13 | $40.24 | $4.83 – $146.99 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity standard_charge_information[8582] | both | $84.70 | $154.00 | $18.48 – $207.90 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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