Appendix removal, laparoscopic at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca
CPT 44970 · Jamestown, NY
These are UPMC Chautauqua at Wca's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 23.0 mi | $374.22 | $1,701.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 57.5 mi | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 63.3 mi | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 63.5 mi | $1,799.80 | 2026-08-25 | |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 64.8 mi | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Jones Memorial Hospital Wellsville, NY | 67.6 mi | $568.27 | $953.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 71.0 mi | $2,129.40 | $3,042.00 | 2026-06-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 76.9 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, SURGICAL, APPENDECTOMY line 35156 | outpatient | $504.65 – $8,910.67 |
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