Appendix removal, laparoscopic at East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
CPT 44970 · Los Angeles, CA
These are East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 4, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 35 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,807.31, median $8,008.00, highest $28,335.18. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey, CA | 7.7 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 10.2 mi | $7,737.00 | $15,500.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | 10.5 mi | $24,184.55 | $37,207.00 | 2025-11-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 11.5 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, CA | 14.2 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,807.31 | $2,780.47 | 2025-11-26 |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 15.0 mi | $7,737.00 | $29,171.80 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City, CA | 16.5 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 APPENDECTOMY line 37142 | outpatient | $278.74 – $14,418.42 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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