Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Northwest Health - Porter
CPT 44970 · Valparaiso, IN
These are Northwest Health - Porter'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 5 Indiana hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $9,807.49, median $13,958.06, highest $25,751.98. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN | 17.2 mi | $9,807.49 | $38,013.52 | 2026-01-01 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 26.3 mi | $13,958.06 | $51,696.51 | 2026-01-01 |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN | 26.7 mi | $10,775.01 | $50,586.88 | 2026-01-01 |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc Rensselaer, IN | 33.1 mi | $14,284.58 | $39,901.07 | 2026-01-01 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 42.7 mi | $2,119.26 | $3,027.51 | 2026-09-22 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 43.1 mi | $31,985.58 | $45,693.69 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 43.7 mi | $30,072.48 | $42,960.69 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 43.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAPAROSCOPY, APPENDECTOMY line 172324 | outpatient | $25,751.98 | $95,377.72 | $523.36 – $80,117.28 |
| LAPAROSCOPY, APPENDECTOMY line 172325 | outpatient | $25,751.98 | $95,377.72 | $5,664.50 – $26,068.01 |
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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