Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Emory Hillandale Hospital
CPT 44970 · Lithonia, GA
These are Emory Hillandale Hospital'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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 6 Georgia hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $10,651.00, median $10,651.00, highest $10,651.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Decatur Hospital Decatur, GA | 11.4 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | 13.1 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | 15.7 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | 18.4 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | 20.0 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 468.1 mi | $14,602.31 | $22,465.10 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 480.3 mi | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 490.7 mi | $12,091.67 | $18,602.57 | 2026-06-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Laparoscopy, Surgical, Appendectomy line 28093 | both | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | |
| Laparoscopy appendectomy line 96973 | outpatient | $4,962.02 – $12,855.28 |
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