Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Tri-City Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Oceanside, CA
These are Tri-City Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 29, 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 - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 8.9 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 10.1 mi | $13,922.35 | $55,689.42 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $13,922.35 | $55,689.42 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 24.0 mi | $13,922.35 | $55,689.42 | 2026-03-30 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 30.9 mi | $8,008.00 | $15,400.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $28,335.18 | $51,518.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $13,922.35 | $55,689.42 | 2026-03-30 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 38.5 mi | $7,737.00 | $13,087.50 | 2026-09-01 |
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, SURGICAL, APPENDECTOMY line 64 | outpatient | $55.28 – $12,566.78 |
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