Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital
CPT 44970 · Lawrence, MA
These are Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 1, 2024. 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 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,815.00, median $4,699.93, highest $11,713.94. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Hospital - W Concord, MA | 20.6 mi | $11,713.94 | $15,618.59 | 2026-05-18 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 24.5 mi | $8,653.14 | $8,653.14 | 2026-03-20 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 25.2 mi | $4,075.65 | $9,057.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 26.4 mi | $2,599.65 | $5,777.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| South Shore Hospital South Weymouth, MA | 39.2 mi | $5,324.20 | $7,606.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Glens Falls Hospital Glens Falls, NY | 132.7 mi | $4,001.00 | $8,002.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Springs, NY | 133.5 mi | $9,061.50 | $18,123.00 | 2025-12-31 |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital Albany, NY | 135.3 mi | $7,818.50 | $15,637.00 | 2025-12-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA LAPRSC/APPENDECTOMY line 14520 | both | $1,815.00 | $1,815.00 | $597.68 – $8,512.32 |
| LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL, APPENDECTOMY line 21192 | outpatient | $3,240.00 – $3,694.44 |
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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