Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Banner Desert Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Mesa, AZ
These are Banner Desert Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 23, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valleywise Health Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | 8.7 mi | $7,418.74 | $12,600.00 | 2026-06-28 |
| San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Banning, CA | 288.1 mi | $2,613.76 | $13,068.80 | 2026-05-20 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | 303.6 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 303.7 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 306.3 mi | $7,737.00 | $13,087.50 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 307.1 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 309.5 mi | $28,335.18 | $51,518.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 309.5 mi | $13,922.35 | $55,689.42 | 2026-03-30 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 44970 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy line 18022 | outpatient | $3,668.82 – $10,644.28 |
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