Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Morton Plant Hospital
CPT 44970 · Clearwater, FL
These are Morton Plant Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 7 Florida hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,986.32, median $6,212.21, highest $42,093.94. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital Ft Lauderdale, FL | 205.2 mi | $42,093.94 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Palmetto General Hospital Hialeah, FL | 207.7 mi | $6,212.21 | 2026-09-01 | |
| Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Hialeah, FL | 210.3 mi | $1,986.32 | $2,837.60 | 2026-01-30 |
| Hialeah Hospital Hialeah, FL | 211.9 mi | $6,212.21 | 2026-09-01 | |
| North Shore Medical Center Miami, FL | 215.2 mi | $6,212.21 | 2026-09-16 | |
| Coral Gables Hospital Coral Gables, FL | 217.1 mi | $6,212.21 | 2026-08-31 | |
| Larkin Community Hospital South Miami, FL | 218.4 mi | $1,986.32 | $2,837.60 | 2026-07-07 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 407.8 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 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 55695 | outpatient | $5,856.42 – $19,866.00 |
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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