Appendix removal, laparoscopic at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
CPT 44970 · O Fallon, IL
These are HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 24, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 13 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $298.83, median $26,964.85, highest $36,730.77. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 26.5 mi | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 29.4 mi | $12,091.67 | $18,602.57 | 2026-06-04 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 35.6 mi | $14,602.31 | $22,465.10 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital Washington Washington, MO | 61.4 mi | $9,526.55 | $14,656.23 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln Troy, MO | 64.4 mi | $10,447.81 | $16,073.56 | 2026-06-10 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris, IL | 206.8 mi | $298.83 | $1,242.00 | 2026-06-30 |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc Rensselaer, IN | 222.1 mi | $14,284.58 | $39,901.07 | 2026-01-01 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 235.5 mi | $13,958.06 | $51,696.51 | 2026-01-01 |
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 245955 | outpatient | $3,132.62 – $16,096.19 | ||
| LAPAROSCOPY APPENDECTOMY mod XU line 387782 | outpatient | $3,132.62 – $16,096.19 | ||
| LAPAROSCOPY APPENDECTOMY mod XP line 387832 | outpatient | $3,132.62 – $16,096.19 | ||
| LAPAROSCOPY APPENDECTOMY mod XS line 388132 | outpatient | $3,132.62 – $16,096.19 |
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