Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
CPT 44970 · Murrieta, CA
These are Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file.
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, Riverside Riverside, CA | 28.6 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | 29.4 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 30.1 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 33.2 mi | $13,922.35 | $55,689.42 | 2026-03-30 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA | 34.3 mi | $15,230.00 | $15,230.00 | 2026-02-25 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 37.0 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | 38.1 mi | $7,737.00 | $16,760.60 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | 39.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of appendix using an endoscope line 81747 | both | $155.00 – $17,405.86 |
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