Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Mercy Hospital South
CPT 44970 · Saint Louis, MO
These are Mercy Hospital South's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 10, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 5 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $9,526.55, median $11,529.15, highest $14,602.31. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 12.1 mi | $12,091.67 | $18,602.57 | 2026-06-04 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 18.0 mi | $14,602.31 | $22,465.10 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital Washington Washington, MO | 35.9 mi | $9,526.55 | $14,656.23 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln Troy, MO | 48.1 mi | $10,447.81 | $16,073.56 | 2026-06-10 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris, IL | 224.2 mi | $298.83 | $1,242.00 | 2026-06-30 |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc Rensselaer, IN | 244.8 mi | $14,284.58 | $39,901.07 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | 250.7 mi | $36,730.77 | $52,472.53 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 255.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparos, Surgic,Appendectomy Pf line 1117344 | outpatient | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | $3,832.00 – $10,587.00 |
| Laparos, Surgic,Appendectomy Pf line 1127106 | outpatient | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | $561.13 – $6,465.80 |
| Laparos, Surgic,Appendectomy Pf line 1133048 | outpatient | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | $5,940.24 – $13,624.40 |
| Laparos, Surgic,Appendectomy Pf line 1133500 | outpatient | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | |
| Laparos, Surgic,Appendectomy Pf line 2938058 | outpatient | $11,529.15 | $17,737.16 | $5,940.24 – $10,596.75 |
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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