Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Laguna Hills, CA
These are Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 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 - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 19.5 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | 25.9 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 26.3 mi | $7,737.00 | $29,171.80 | 2026-09-01 |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | 28.4 mi | $7,737.00 | $16,760.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA | 33.0 mi | $7,737.00 | $19,307.70 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey, CA | 33.9 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | 36.7 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City, CA | 37.3 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 standard_charge_information[25554] | outpatient | $2,222.00 – $28,297.18 |
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