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CPT 44970
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital median $6,312 · local Medicare $7,142 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $4,169 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $4,209 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,312 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Mdipa | $10,924 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $26,930 | 3.8× | 2 |
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center median $8,373 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,256 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Bright Health | $3,993 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $9,779 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $8,373 | 1.3× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7,385 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Reston Hospital Center median $9,518 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,256 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Bright Health | $5,995 | 1.0× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $7,126 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $9,779 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,280 | 1.8× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,915 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center median $9,518 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,256 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Bright Health | $5,995 | 1.0× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $7,126 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $9,779 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,325 | 1.8× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,915 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital median $9,927 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $5,955 | 1.0× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $9,927 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Cigna | $5,866 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,468 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Innovation | $3,868 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $11,413 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,949 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital median $9,927 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $5,955 | 1.0× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $9,927 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Cigna | $5,866 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,710 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Innovation | $3,868 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $11,413 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,949 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital median $9,927 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $5,955 | 1.0× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $9,927 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Cigna | $5,866 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,951 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Innovation | $3,868 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $11,413 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,153 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital median $9,927 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $5,955 | 1.0× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $9,927 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Cigna | $5,866 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,779 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Innovation | $3,868 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $11,413 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,949 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital median $9,927 · local Medicare $6,255 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $5,955 | 1.0× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $9,927 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Cigna | $5,866 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,603 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Innovation | $3,868 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $11,413 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,949 | 2.1× | 2 |
MS-DRG 399
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center median $9,990 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,492 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $13,608 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $10,489 | 1.2× | 5 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 3.4× | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $9,158 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $9,478 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Reston Hospital Center median $12,094 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,823 | 1.2× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $17,788 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $13,608 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $15,547 | 1.8× | 5 |
| Pyramid Life | $10,579 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 3.4× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $9,617 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $9,809 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center median $13,608 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $10,071 | 1.2× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $17,788 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $13,608 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $16,637 | 2.0× | 5 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 3.4× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $9,860 | 1.2× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $10,057 | 1.2× | 1 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital median $20,464 · local Medicare $9,762 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $23,509 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $19,915 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $20,813 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Mdipa | $20,114 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Medstar | $14,222 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,971 | 3.5× | 2 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital median $21,479 · local Medicare $9,762 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $38,192 | 3.9× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $21,479 | 2.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $32,729 | 3.4× | 2 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | $11,205 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $17,419 | 1.8× | 4 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital median $22,033 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $22,033 | 2.6× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $19,280 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $24,424 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $21,181 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Innovation | $20,601 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $23,491 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,020 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital median $22,041 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $22,033 | 2.6× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $19,280 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $24,424 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $22,041 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Innovation | $20,601 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $23,491 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,020 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital median $22,602 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $22,033 | 2.6× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $19,280 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $24,424 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $22,602 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Innovation | $20,601 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $23,491 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,020 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital median $22,822 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $22,782 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $20,689 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Cigna | $24,783 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $22,822 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Innovation | $21,359 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $25,533 | 3.0× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,391 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital median $23,027 · local Medicare $8,446 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $22,033 | 2.6× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $19,280 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $24,424 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $23,027 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Innovation | $20,601 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $23,491 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30,020 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center median $24,103 · local Medicare $9,762 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $31,400 | 3.2× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $18,912 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Cigna | $31,153 | 3.2× | 2 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | $11,665 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $24,103 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Mamsi | $29,011 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,023 | 2.2× | 4 |
MS-DRG 398
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center median $13,095 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $12,321 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $17,994 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $13,869 | 1.2× | 5 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 2.6× | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,888 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $12,304 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Reston Hospital Center median $15,852 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $12,729 | 1.1× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $23,520 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $17,994 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $20,558 | 1.8× | 5 |
| Pyramid Life | $13,709 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 2.6× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,839 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $12,712 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center median $17,994 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $12,910 | 1.2× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $23,520 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $17,994 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $21,999 | 2.0× | 5 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 2.6× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,008 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $12,892 | 1.2× | 1 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital median $27,058 · local Medicare $12,908 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $31,085 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $26,334 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $27,520 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Mdipa | $26,595 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Medstar | $18,618 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $44,919 | 3.5× | 2 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital median $28,401 · local Medicare $12,908 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $50,500 | 3.9× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $28,401 | 2.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $43,277 | 3.4× | 2 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | $14,663 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $22,958 | 1.8× | 4 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital median $29,668 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $29,668 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $25,494 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $32,886 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $28,521 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Innovation | $27,739 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $31,630 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $40,422 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital median $29,678 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $29,668 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $25,494 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $32,886 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $29,678 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Innovation | $27,739 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $31,630 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $40,422 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital median $30,433 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $29,668 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $25,494 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $32,886 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $30,433 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Innovation | $27,739 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $31,630 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $40,422 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital median $30,730 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $30,676 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $27,357 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Cigna | $33,371 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $30,730 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Innovation | $28,760 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $34,381 | 3.1× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $40,921 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital median $31,005 · local Medicare $11,168 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $29,668 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $25,494 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $32,886 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $31,005 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Innovation | $27,739 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $31,630 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $40,422 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center median $31,870 · local Medicare $12,908 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $41,520 | 3.2× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $25,006 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Cigna | $41,193 | 3.2× | 2 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | $15,197 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $31,870 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Mamsi | $38,361 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $27,688 | 2.1× | 4 |
MS-DRG 397
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center median $20,512 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,081 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $28,471 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $21,944 | 1.2× | 5 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 1.6× | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,681 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $19,054 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Reston Hospital Center median $24,828 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,673 | 1.1× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $37,214 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $28,471 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $32,528 | 1.8× | 5 |
| Pyramid Life | $21,186 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 1.6× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,297 | 1.0× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $19,646 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center median $28,471 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,693 | 1.1× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $37,214 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $28,471 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $34,807 | 2.0× | 5 |
| Sentara Optima Health | $29,062 | 1.6× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,317 | 1.0× | 3 |
| Virginia Premier Health | $19,666 | 1.1× | 1 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital median $42,812 · local Medicare $20,423 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $49,184 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $41,666 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $43,544 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Mdipa | $42,081 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Medstar | $29,119 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $71,073 | 3.5× | 2 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital median $44,938 · local Medicare $20,423 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $79,903 | 3.9× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $44,938 | 2.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $68,475 | 3.4× | 2 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | $22,922 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $36,193 | 1.8× | 4 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital median $48,580 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $48,580 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $40,337 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $53,850 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $46,702 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Innovation | $45,422 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $51,793 | 2.9× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $66,190 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital median $48,597 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $48,580 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $40,337 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $53,850 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $48,597 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Innovation | $45,422 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $51,793 | 2.9× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $66,190 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital median $49,834 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $48,580 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $40,337 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $53,850 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $49,834 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Innovation | $45,422 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $51,793 | 2.9× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $66,190 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital median $50,319 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $50,230 | 2.8× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $43,285 | 2.4× | 2 |
| Cigna | $54,643 | 3.1× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $50,319 | 2.8× | 2 |
| Innovation | $47,093 | 2.7× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $56,297 | 3.2× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $67,007 | 3.8× | 2 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center median $50,427 · local Medicare $20,423 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $65,694 | 3.2× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $39,566 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Cigna | $65,177 | 3.2× | 2 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | $23,635 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $50,427 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Mamsi | $60,696 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,612 | 2.1× | 4 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital median $50,770 · local Medicare $17,670 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $48,580 | 2.7× | 3 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $40,337 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Cigna | $53,850 | 3.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $50,770 | 2.9× | 2 |
| Innovation | $45,422 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $51,793 | 2.9× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $66,190 | 3.7× | 2 |
Questions
How much does appendectomy (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in Washington DC?
9 Washington DC hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 44970, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $9,927; hospital medians range from $6,312 to $9,927. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.