Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Highland Hospital
CPT 44970 · Rochester, NY
These are Highland Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated July 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 56 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $77.96, median $6,904.15, highest $35,959.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY | 7.4 mi | $7,175.95 | 2026-07-01 | |
| F F Thompson Hospital Canandaigua, NY | 29.3 mi | $1,002.98 | $1,682.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Auburn Community Hospital Auburn, NY | 56.3 mi | $77.96 | $344.14 | 2025-01-19 |
| St. James Hospital Hornell, NY | 61.7 mi | $1,349.73 | $2,263.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 64.9 mi | $1,799.80 | 2026-08-25 | |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 66.3 mi | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 67.4 mi | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 67.7 mi | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopy appendectomy line 234097 | outpatient | $7,175.95 | ||
| Laparoscopy appendectomy line 234081 | outpatient | $7,161.12 – $12,816.30 |
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