Updated May 2026
Pathology (Surgical Specimen) in Birmingham typically costs between $21 and $441, with a median of $145 across 15 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 15 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
Cheapest in Birmingham
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Hospital | $21 | $21 to $73 | Low | View File | |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | $58 | $58 to $494 | Low | View File | |
| Jackson Medical Center | $77 | $77 to $77 | Low | View File | |
| Washington County Hospital | $87 | $31 to $123 | High | View File | |
| Grandview Medical Center | $89 | $70 to $173 | Low | View File | |
| Medical Center Enterprise | $99 | $67 to $207 | Low | View File | |
| Fayette Medical Center | $124 | $124 to $124 | High | View File | |
| Choctaw General Hospital | $145 | $71 to $154 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Anniston Ii, Llc | $199 | $199 to $199 | Low | View File | |
| Troy Regional Medical Center | $245 | $91 to $386 | Low | View File | |
| Children's Hospital Of Alabama | $288 | $196 to $379 | Low | View File | |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus | $337 | $255 to $418 | High | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa Ii, Llc | $401 | $401 to $401 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Dothan Ii, Llc | $412 | $412 to $412 | Low | View File | |
| Noland Hospital Birmingham Ii, Llc | $441 | $441 to $441 | Low | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for pathology (surgical specimen) in the Birmingham metro area range from $21 to $441 based on data from 15 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $145. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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