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CPT 44970
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital median $6,180 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $6,180 | 1.0× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $3,358 | 0.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,481 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Edward Hospital median $8,176 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS IL | $10,437 | 1.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,914 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital median $8,281 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS IL | $8,254 | 1.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $8,308 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital median $8,382 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $8,382 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital median $8,969 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| BCBS IL | $10,437 | 1.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7,501 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center median $14,716 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2025-11-04 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $14,716 | 2.3× | 4 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital median $14,716 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2025-11-04 | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | $14,716 | 2.3× | 4 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center median $16,105 · local Medicare $6,478 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Oscar | $7,450 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,760 | 3.8× | 1 |
MS-DRG 399
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital median $10,676 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $11,634 | 1.3× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $10,676 | 1.2× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,673 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Endeavor Health Edward Hospital median $12,324 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $10,510 | 1.2× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $12,324 | 1.4× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,648 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital median $13,666 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $16,989 | 1.9× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $12,324 | 1.4× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,666 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital median $15,690 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $14,892 | 1.7× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $15,690 | 1.8× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,757 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Loyola University Medical Center median $16,634 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-03-31 | |||
| BCBS IL | $13,264 | 1.5× | 4 |
| Cigna | $14,491 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Humana | $18,776 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $20,524 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Rush University Medical Center median $17,529 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-09-25 | |||
| Aetna | $21,255 | 2.4× | 2 |
| BCBS IL | $16,630 | 1.9× | 5 |
| Cigna | $11,876 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,428 | 2.1× | 1 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center median $21,291 · local Medicare $8,779 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $21,291 | 2.4× | 2 |
| BCBS IL | $22,484 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $16,612 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Oscar | $14,881 | 1.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,702 | 2.7× | 1 |
MS-DRG 398
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital median $14,373 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $15,663 | 1.3× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $14,373 | 1.2× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14,369 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Endeavor Health Edward Hospital median $16,590 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $14,149 | 1.2× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $16,590 | 1.4× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,373 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital median $18,398 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $22,870 | 2.0× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $16,590 | 1.4× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,398 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital median $21,123 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $20,048 | 1.7× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $21,123 | 1.8× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $25,251 | 2.2× | 2 |
| Loyola University Medical Center median $22,398 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-03-31 | |||
| BCBS IL | $17,860 | 1.5× | 4 |
| Cigna | $19,513 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Humana | $25,283 | 2.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $27,636 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Rush University Medical Center median $23,178 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-09-25 | |||
| Aetna | $28,105 | 2.4× | 2 |
| BCBS IL | $21,990 | 1.9× | 5 |
| Cigna | $15,704 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,367 | 2.1× | 1 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center median $28,153 · local Medicare $11,608 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $28,153 | 2.4× | 2 |
| BCBS IL | $29,730 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $21,966 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Oscar | $19,677 | 1.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $31,341 | 2.7× | 1 |
MS-DRG 397
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital median $23,531 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $25,643 | 1.4× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $23,531 | 1.3× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,525 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Endeavor Health Edward Hospital median $27,162 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $23,166 | 1.3× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $27,162 | 1.5× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,081 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital median $30,121 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $37,444 | 2.0× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $27,162 | 1.5× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,121 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital median $34,583 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $32,823 | 1.8× | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $34,583 | 1.9× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $41,341 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Rush University Medical Center median $36,674 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-09-25 | |||
| Aetna | $44,470 | 2.4× | 2 |
| BCBS IL | $34,793 | 1.9× | 5 |
| Cigna | $24,847 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,555 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Loyola University Medical Center median $36,675 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-03-31 | |||
| BCBS IL | $29,245 | 1.6× | 4 |
| Cigna | $31,951 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Humana | $41,399 | 2.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $45,252 | 2.5× | 2 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center median $44,545 · local Medicare $18,366 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $44,545 | 2.4× | 2 |
| BCBS IL | $47,041 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $34,756 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Oscar | $31,134 | 1.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $49,589 | 2.7× | 1 |
Questions
How much does appendectomy (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in Chicago IL?
8 Chicago IL hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 44970, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $8,676; hospital medians range from $6,180 to $16,105. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.