Appendix removal, laparoscopic at M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Minneapolis, MN
These are M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 6, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 7 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $987.11, median $1,459.03, highest $8,310.46. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 5.4 mi | $8,310.46 | $15,769.38 | 2026-09-25 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 8.2 mi | $1,458.67 | $2,326.42 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital Maplewood, MN | 11.0 mi | $1,457.74 | $2,324.93 | 2026-02-05 |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | 13.5 mi | $987.11 | $2,322.60 | 2026-02-06 |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 14.6 mi | $6,680.18 | $12,675.86 | 2026-09-25 |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming, MN | 25.9 mi | $1,459.03 | $2,327.00 | 2026-02-05 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 307.6 mi | $26,964.85 | $38,521.21 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | 309.2 mi | $36,730.77 | $52,472.53 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; APPENDECTOMY line 86984 | both | $1,459.03 | $2,327.00 | $395.45 – $2,756.44 |
| AS LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; APPENDECTOMY line 85880 | both | $100.28 | $159.92 | $89.56 – $2,756.44 |
| PR LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; APPENDECTOMY mod GC line 89090 | both | $1,456.46 | $2,322.89 | $395.45 – $2,756.44 |
| PR LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; APPENDECTOMY mod 59 line 92388 | both | $1,459.03 | $2,327.00 | $395.45 – $2,756.44 |
| AS LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; APPENDECTOMY mod GC line 93199 | both | $99.07 | $158.00 | $88.48 – $2,756.44 |
| LAPAROSCOPY APPENDECTOMY line 460995 | outpatient | $1,431.28 – $20,482.00 | ||
| Outpatient Services line 4426601 | outpatient | $1,431.28 – $20,482.00 |
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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