Appendix removal, laparoscopic at St. Joseph Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Houston, TX
These are St. Joseph Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 21 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,576.50, median $9,356.88, highest $16,435.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $9,356.88 | $29,240.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $7,083.76 | $22,136.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | 8.4 mi | $7,083.76 | $22,136.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Luke's Patients Medical Center Pasadena, TX | 15.4 mi | $2,524.41 | $7,212.60 | 2026-02-28 |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Humble, TX | 18.5 mi | $7,083.76 | $22,136.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | 19.8 mi | $13,546.50 | $27,093.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | 20.0 mi | $13,546.50 | $27,093.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX | 20.9 mi | $13,546.50 | $27,093.00 | 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 24156 | outpatient | $5,975.91 | $5,766.75 – $8,502.31 | |
| LAPAROSCOPY APPENDECTOMY line 28394 | outpatient | $2,354.00 – $15,595.20 |
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