Appendix Removal (Laparoscopic) cost at US hospitals
Laparoscopic appendectomy · CPT 44970
$387.41
lowest cash price
$7,202.00
national median
$51,418.66
highest cash price
239
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $387.41–$51,418.66 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,672.53) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,904.15)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $6,136.26 | $6,136.26 | $6,136.26 |
| Arizona | 21 | $743.71 | $743.71 | $859.24 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $1,248.00 | $1,248.00 | $8,190.38 |
| California | 81 | $387.41 | $8,008.00 | $22,680.00 |
| Colorado | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 30 | $2,457.00 | $21,806.20 | $21,806.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $474.24 | $474.24 | $9,310.50 |
| Illinois | 40 | $1,126.80 | $30,072.48 | $36,730.77 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 25 | $780.96 | $1,472.80 | $51,418.66 |
| Kansas | 9 | $15,471.26 | $15,471.26 | $15,471.26 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $1,398.60 | $1,398.60 | $39,700.48 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 7 | $777.60 | $777.60 | $777.60 |
| Missouri | 19 | $8,727.00 | $10,447.81 | $21,071.58 |
| Montana | 2 | $893.60 | $893.60 | $893.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,350.41 | $3,937.08 | $4,360.89 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $6,870.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $5,552.85 | $6,904.15 | $6,904.15 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 55 | $702.50 | $17,444.70 | $49,830.77 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $9,610.77 | $9,610.77 | $11,662.65 |
| Oregon | 12 | $925.44 | $1,265.49 | $1,755.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $805.20 | $1,580.40 | $5,634.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $38,575.04 | $38,575.04 | $42,596.98 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 28 | $2,357.04 | $2,401.65 | $2,401.65 |
| Texas | 82 | $2,524.41 | $13,546.50 | $13,546.50 |
| Virginia | 29 | $2,357.04 | $17,423.86 | $25,936.15 |
| Washington | 29 | $7,777.50 | $7,777.50 | $7,777.50 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $672.50 | $8,701.60 | $17,304.38 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $1,072.74 | $1,072.74 | $5,593.60 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,719.53 – $10,295.16 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $5,499.87 – $5,499.87 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $8,951.31 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | not published | $1,067.82 – $6,118.60 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $1,067.82 – $6,118.60 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $8,965.87 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | not published | $1,067.82 – $3,806.63 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | not published | $892.40 – $7,509.19 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | not published | $1,067.82 – $6,007.35 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $8,917.70 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,822.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $1,067.82 – $6,118.60 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | not published | $504.65 – $7,413.68 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $568.45 – $1,239.70 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $575.86 – $1,239.70 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $568.45 – $1,232.25 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $574.13 – $1,239.70 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | not published | not published |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | not published | not published |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | not published | not published |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | not published | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | not published | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $643.48 – $10,806.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $14,074.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $643.48 – $10,806.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | not published | $5,132.00 – $14,293.73 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $605.17 – $6,047.35 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,000.66 – $22,670.10 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $4,745.00 – $15,313.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $738.86 – $7,290.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $4,006.00 – $16,598.47 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $313.58 – $7,413.14 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $566.97 – $6,576.99 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $632.27 – $6,404.94 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $566.97 – $6,576.99 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $10,175.36 – $24,380.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $131.40 – $673.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $131.40 – $673.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $131.40 – $673.00 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,869.18 – $8,886.97 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $6,126.76 – $15,316.90 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $6,207.97 – $6,332.13 |