Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) at Swedish Hospital
CPT 88305 · Chicago, IL
These are Swedish 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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 39 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $40.47, median $351.36, highest $12,315.40. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 1.9 mi | $417.34 | $1,227.48 | 2025-03-17 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL | 3.4 mi | $237.50 | $475.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 3.4 mi | $534.27 | $1,619.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston Evanston, IL | 4.0 mi | $55.00 | $1,202.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 5.0 mi | $193.75 | $691.95 | 2026-09-29 |
| Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.8 mi | $384.88 | $769.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 6.4 mi | $256.20 | $854.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 6.9 mi | $8,605.29 | $12,293.27 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSIS, LEVEL-4* standard_charge_information[2453] | both | $484.00 | $484.00 | |
| HB PATHOLOGY DIAG,CELL BLOCK* standard_charge_information[2461] | both | $484.00 | $484.00 | |
| HB GROSS EXAMINATION TISSUE LEVEL IV (P) standard_charge_information[3120] | both | $484.00 | $484.00 | |
| HB CYTOLOGY,CELL BLOCK standard_charge_information[3725] | both | $484.00 | $484.00 | |
| HB SW PATHOLOGY LEVEL IV standard_charge_information[14788] | both | $471.00 | $471.00 | |
| Tissue exam by pathologist standard_charge_information[26338] | outpatient | $32.88 – $255.42 |
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.