Unlisted laps px appendix cost at US hospitals
Unlisted laps px appendix · CPT 44979
$397.80
lowest cash price
$3,617.40
national median
$33,884.13
highest cash price
102
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $397.80–$33,884.13 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$33,884.13
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital — IL 60190, ILMedian cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($6,457.82) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,904.15)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | $6,322.02 | $6,322.02 | $6,322.02 |
| California | 70 | $487.20 | $487.20 | $487.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 25 | $397.80 | $3,513.25 | $3,513.25 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 29 | $19,860.83 | $19,860.83 | $33,884.13 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kansas | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 22 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 17 | $1,652.30 | $1,701.70 | $24,780.58 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 15 | $6,904.15 | $6,904.15 | $14,223.16 |
| North Carolina | 13 | 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 | 41 | $825.00 | $2,696.20 | $4,150.90 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $12,312.88 | $12,312.88 | $19,765.43 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 86 | $2,890.09 | $2,890.09 | $3,617.40 |
| Virginia | 17 | $18,346.89 | $18,346.89 | $18,346.89 |
| Washington | 29 | $6,748.83 | $6,748.83 | $6,748.83 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $825.00 | $825.00 | $17,639.00 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $24,780.58 | $184.02 – $11,456.19 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $33,884.13 | not published |
| AHN WEXFORD HOSPITAL | WEXFORD, PA | not published | $3,206.58 – $18,623.45 |
| WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | WESTFIELD, NY | not published | $3,521.81 – $7,525.52 |
| GROVE CITY HOSPITAL | GROVE CITY, PA | not published | $3,877.86 – $15,982.03 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $9,812.43 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $11,310.88 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3,034.77 – $8,886.97 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2,975.26 – $8,886.97 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,365.07 – $23,246.19 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $2,975.26 – $8,886.97 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2,975.26 – $8,886.97 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $2,975.26 – $8,886.97 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $2,975.26 – $8,886.97 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $2,975.26 – $8,886.97 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $13,017.91 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $12,855.28 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $13,017.91 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $8,821.68 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $13,017.91 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $7,118.00 – $7,118.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $11,481.18 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $12,855.28 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $11,313.05 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4,962.02 – $12,855.28 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $8,878.60 – $9,252.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $8,410.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $8,410.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $8,410.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $8,604.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $9,909.11 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $8,604.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $7,733.94 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $9,909.11 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $8,410.66 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $364.13 – $8,064.20 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $364.13 – $8,226.76 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $4,302.00 – $10,956.70 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $6,113.50 – $11,504.23 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $10,537.49 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $6,113.50 – $9,957.44 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $10,537.49 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $6,103.44 – $11,069.20 |