Tissue lab exam (pathology) in Illinois
Below is what hospitals in Illinois charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 50 hospitals in Illinois run from $35 to $724. The typical hospital charges $370. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $370
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
56 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $35Insurance typically pays $120Sticker price $35 | Lowest price of any hospital | $120 | $35 |
| Roseland Community Hospital IL · Price file July 1, 2026 | $40Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $112 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $56 | $112 |
| Trinity Rock Island IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $95Insurance typically pays $61Sticker price $119 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $61 | $119 |
| Rochelle Community Hospital IL · Price file September 28, 2026 | $105Insurance typically pays $80Sticker price $105 | Cheaper than 94% of hospitals | $80 | $105 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $187Insurance typically pays $183Sticker price $311 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $183 | $311 |
| Memorial Hospital Shiloh IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $187Insurance typically pays $183Sticker price $311 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $183 | $311 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers IL · Price file October 27, 2026 | $192Insurance typically pays $62Sticker price $796 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $62 | $796 |
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital IL · Price file July 7, 2026 | $216Insurance typically pays $168Sticker price $270 | Cheaper than 86% of hospitals | $168 | $270 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $197Sticker price $475 | Cheaper than 84% of hospitals | $197 | $475 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center IL | $239Insurance typically pays $54Sticker price $398 | Cheaper than 63% of hospitals | $54 | $398 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $275Insurance typically pays $310Sticker price $393 | Cheaper than 61% of hospitals | $310 | $393 |
| Fayette County Hospital IL · Price file October 20, 2026 | $282Insurance typically pays $115Sticker price $282 | Cheaper than 59% of hospitals | $115 | $282 |
| Fhn Memorial Hospital IL · Price file February 23, 2026 | $294Insurance typically pays $239Sticker price $367 | Cheaper than 57% of hospitals | $239 | $367 |
| South Shore Hospital IL · Price file February 4, 2026 | $346Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $494 | Cheaper than 55% of hospitals | $56 | $494 |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital IL · Price file October 7, 2026 | $355Insurance typically pays $112Sticker price $394 | Cheaper than 53% of hospitals | $112 | $394 |
| Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora, IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $357Insurance typically pays $291Sticker price $714 | Cheaper than 51% of hospitals | $291 | $714 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center IL · Price file June 3, 2026 | $382Insurance typically pays $187Sticker price $382 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $187 | $382 |
| Presence Resurrection Medical Center IL | $397Insurance typically pays $75Sticker price $1,202 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $75 | $1,202 |
| Presence St Joseph Hospital - Chicago IL | $397Insurance typically pays $75Sticker price $1,202 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $75 | $1,202 |
| Presence St Francis Hospital - Evanston IL | $397Insurance typically pays $75Sticker price $1,202 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $75 | $1,202 |
| Presence St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center IL | $397Insurance typically pays $75Sticker price $1,202 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $75 | $1,202 |
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center IL | $397Insurance typically pays $75Sticker price $1,202 | Pricier than 53% of hospitals | $75 | $1,202 |
| Jackson Park Hospital IL | $418Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $523 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | — | $523 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $484Insurance typically pays $428Sticker price $484 | Pricier than 65% of hospitals | $428 | $484 |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Saint Luke Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Saint Paul Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Saint Clare Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| St Joseph Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| St Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Holy Family Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Saint James Hospital IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $497Insurance typically pays $56Sticker price $829 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $56 | $829 |
| Memorial Medical Center IL · Price file September 17, 2026 | $550Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $550 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | — | $550 |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $724Insurance typically pays $61Sticker price $724 | Pricier than 98% of hospitals | $61 | $724 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $724Insurance typically pays $61Sticker price $724 | Pricier than 98% of hospitals | $61 | $724 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $598 | — | — | $598 |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $510 | — | — | $510 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,094 | — | — | $1,094 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $70Sticker price — | — | $70 | — |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays $105Sticker price — | — | $105 | — |
| St. Alexius Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $70Sticker price — | — | $70 | — |
Procedure code 88305. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.