Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) at Shriners Hospital for Children
CPT 88305 · Chicago, IL
These are Shriners Hospital for Children's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 18, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 5 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $68.45, median $412.60, highest $534.27. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 8.1 mi | $534.27 | $1,619.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston Evanston, IL | 9.7 mi | $503.50 | $950.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL | 27.2 mi | $68.45 | $185.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet, IL | 30.6 mi | $379.20 | $632.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Township, MI | 224.4 mi | $555.00 | $740.00 | 2026-05-20 |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI | 238.8 mi | $1,897.50 | $2,530.00 | 2026-04-08 |
| Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital Rochester, MI | 244.8 mi | $140.49 | $390.25 | 2026-01-01 |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit, MI | 245.0 mi | $553.50 | $738.00 | 2026-09-02 |
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 line 29791 | outpatient | $412.60 | $412.60 | $9.00 – $76.02 |
| TISSUE EXAM BY PATHOLOGIST mod TC line 1136 | outpatient | $206.30 | $206.30 | $9.00 – $76.02 |
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