Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
CPT 44970 · Lake Forest, IL
These are Northwestern Lake Forest 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston Evanston, IL | 17.0 mi | $6,446.00 | $15,982.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 22.8 mi | $26,964.85 | $38,521.21 | 2026-04-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 24.9 mi | $616.81 | $2,202.90 | 2026-09-29 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 26.2 mi | $1,128.30 | $3,761.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 26.8 mi | $30,072.48 | $42,960.69 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 28.7 mi | $2,119.26 | $3,027.51 | 2026-09-22 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 29.2 mi | $30,573.64 | $43,676.63 | 2026-04-01 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 32.8 mi | $2,119.26 | $3,027.51 | 2026-09-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy standard_charge_information[73551] | outpatient | $30,072.48 | $42,960.69 | $7,055.00 – $7,839.00 |
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