Appendix removal, laparoscopic at Virginia Mason Medical Center
CPT 44970 · Seattle, WA
These are Virginia Mason Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $45,961.95 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch, CA | 667.7 mi | $22,680.00 | $40,500.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | 667.8 mi | $28,328.40 | $47,214.00 | 2026-03-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA | 671.9 mi | $22,680.00 | $40,500.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco, CA | 678.9 mi | $22,680.00 | $40,500.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro, CA | 683.7 mi | $22,680.00 | $40,500.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 687.9 mi | $22,680.00 | $40,500.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont, CA | 698.8 mi | $22,680.00 | $40,500.00 | 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 -FAC line 133253 | outpatient | $7,777.50 | $15,250.00 | $9,150.00 – $12,200.00 |
| LAPAROSCOPY,SURGICAL, APPENDECTOMY -FAC line 66216 | inpatient | $7,777.50 | $15,250.00 | $9,767.62 – $12,200.00 |
| Laparoscopy appendectomy line 140524 | outpatient | $4,448.68 – $21,525.06 | ||
| LAPAROSCOPY APPENDECTOMY line 164164 | outpatient | $14.18 – $674.03 | ||
| LAPAROSCOPY,SURGICAL,APPENDECTOMY line 164165 | outpatient | $17.82 – $2,790.19 |
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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