Appendix removal (laparoscopic) in Ohio
CPT 44970 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $861 to $17,445 at the 9 Ohio hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Ohio hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrohealth System | Cleveland | $2,461 | $861 | $9,619$2,410–$15,125 · 14 plans |
| Hillcrest Hospital | Mayfield Heights | $26,838 | $17,445 | $14,761$6,283–$24,154 · 39 plans |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati | – | – | $14,130$6,236–$16,803 · 13 plans |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | – | – | $7,948$5,678–$17,119 · 7 plans |
| Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | – | – | $15,624$9,213–$20,141 · 13 plans |
| Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | – | – | $15,624$9,213–$20,144 · 13 plans |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | – | – | $15,624$9,271–$20,481 · 13 plans |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton | – | – | $13,382$9,430–$13,439 · 12 plans |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | – | – | $26,701only 1 plan |
Common questions
How much does appendix removal (laparoscopic) cost at a hospital in Ohio?
The cash price for appendix removal (laparoscopic) at the Ohio hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $9,153 (typical of 2). The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $14,445. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Ohio has the lowest cash price for appendix removal (laparoscopic)?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $861 at Metrohealth System. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.