Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) at St. Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia
CPT 88305 · Livonia, MI
These are St. Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 19 Michigan hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $71.65, median $396.30, highest $5,185.96. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi Southfield, MI | 8.5 mi | $84.56 | $151.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Surgeons Choice Medical Center Southfield, MI | 8.5 mi | $128.00 | $128.00 | 2026-05-08 |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI | 9.3 mi | $1,897.50 | $2,530.00 | 2026-04-08 |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital W Bloomfield, MI | 9.7 mi | $71.65 | $243.00 | 2026-06-28 |
| Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Township, MI | 14.6 mi | $555.00 | $740.00 | 2026-05-20 |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit, MI | 15.1 mi | $71.65 | $243.00 | 2026-06-28 |
| Trinity Health Oakland Hospital Pontiac, MI | 16.3 mi | $3,463.20 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit, MI | 16.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Surgical Pathology Level 4 Gross & Microscopic Examination line 9857644 | outpatient | $5,185.96 | $50.91 – $2,683.92 | |
| HC Surgical Pathology Level 4 Skin & Derm Microscopic Examination line 815707 | both | $83.20 | $128.00 | $28.54 – $198.01 |
| HC Surgical Pathology Level 4 Gross & Microscopic Examination line 899537 | both | $150.80 | $232.00 | $28.54 – $232.00 |
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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