Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Hiram, GA
These are Wellstar Paulding 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | 22.7 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | 23.3 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | 25.9 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital Decatur, GA | 28.0 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | 37.6 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 39.0 mi | $10,651.00 | $10,651.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 435.0 mi | $14,602.31 | $22,465.10 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 447.8 mi | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | 2026-06-10 |
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 108370 | outpatient | $1,308.00 – $23,051.21 |
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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