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CPT 44970
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's median $6,314 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $6,381 | 1.0× | 3 |
| Cigna | $4,222 | 0.7× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,247 | 1.0× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,471 | 1.8× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Swedish median $6,334 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $6,381 | 1.0× | 3 |
| Cigna | $4,192 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,288 | 1.0× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,818 | 1.7× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge median $6,627 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $6,381 | 1.0× | 3 |
| Cigna | $4,192 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,873 | 1.1× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,003 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Hca Healthone Rose median $6,648 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $6,381 | 1.0× | 3 |
| Cigna | $4,192 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,916 | 1.1× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,471 | 1.8× | 2 |
| Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital median $7,425 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $3,478 | 0.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $3,307 | 0.5× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,372 | 1.8× | 9 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,610 | 1.8× | 2 |
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital median $7,597 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $6,866 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,597 | 1.2× | 11 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,739 | 2.0× | 3 |
| Lutheran Medical Center median $8,192 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-03-22 | |||
| Aetna | $7,200 | 1.1× | 8 |
| Cigna | $6,297 | 1.0× | 10 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,373 | 1.9× | 3 |
| Humana | $9,185 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $5,838 | 0.9× | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,659 | 2.1× | 13 |
| Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital median $8,192 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-03-22 | |||
| Aetna | $7,200 | 1.1× | 8 |
| Cigna | $6,297 | 1.0× | 10 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,373 | 1.9× | 3 |
| Humana | $9,185 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $5,838 | 0.9× | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,659 | 2.1× | 12 |
| Denver Health Medical Center median $9,124 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-04-30 | |||
| Aetna | $5,583 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $4,883 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $19,925 | 3.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,664 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital median $10,456 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $3,478 | 0.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $10,189 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $10,722 | 1.7× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,694 | 1.8× | 2 |
| Adventhealth Porter median $11,428 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,715 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,141 | 2.4× | 4 |
| Adventhealth Parker median $11,428 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,715 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,141 | 2.4× | 4 |
| Adventhealth Littleton median $11,428 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,715 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,141 | 2.4× | 4 |
| Adventhealth Castle Rock median $11,428 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,715 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,141 | 2.4× | 4 |
| Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital median $12,373 · local Medicare $6,377 · file 2026-03-22 | |||
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,373 | 1.9× | 3 |
| Humana | $9,185 | 1.4× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,278 | 2.4× | 13 |
MS-DRG 399
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE Swedish median $7,345 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $10,296 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Cigna | $7,345 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,238 | 0.8× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $6,500 | 0.8× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,578 | 1.5× | 2 |
| Hca Healthone Rose median $8,214 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,823 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $8,214 | 1.0× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,816 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $7,931 | 0.9× | 7 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,334 | 1.5× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge median $8,308 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $10,019 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Cigna | $8,308 | 1.0× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,739 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $7,000 | 0.8× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,916 | 1.5× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's median $10,631 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $14,581 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $10,631 | 1.2× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,663 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $6,000 | 0.7× | 7 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,068 | 2.1× | 2 |
| Adventhealth Porter median $20,288 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $14,652 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,923 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Parker median $20,288 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $14,652 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,923 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital median $24,095 · local Medicare $8,628 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $31,998 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $21,223 | 2.5× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $19,345 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $24,095 | 2.8× | 3 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $15,207 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $28,281 | 3.3× | 3 |
MS-DRG 398
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Healthone Rose median $9,712 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $12,705 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $9,712 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,816 | 0.7× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $7,931 | 0.7× | 5 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,334 | 1.2× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge median $9,712 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $13,058 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $9,712 | 0.9× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,739 | 0.7× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $7,000 | 0.6× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,916 | 1.1× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Swedish median $10,168 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $13,316 | 1.2× | 4 |
| Cigna | $10,168 | 0.9× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,238 | 0.6× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $7,885 | 0.7× | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $12,578 | 1.1× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's median $14,057 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,280 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $14,057 | 1.2× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,663 | 0.7× | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $7,885 | 0.7× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,068 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Adventhealth Porter median $26,826 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,374 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $34,277 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Parker median $26,826 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,374 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $34,277 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital median $31,860 · local Medicare $11,409 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $42,310 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $28,062 | 2.5× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,580 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $31,860 | 2.8× | 3 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $20,108 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $37,395 | 3.3× | 3 |
MS-DRG 397
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Healthone Rose median $19,591 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $19,591 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $16,089 | 0.9× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $36,934 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $19,983 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,334 | 0.7× | 2 |
| HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge median $20,318 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $20,318 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $16,089 | 0.9× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $26,310 | 1.5× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $20,724 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,709 | 0.9× | 1 |
| HCA HealthONE Swedish median $20,529 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $20,529 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Cigna | $16,089 | 0.9× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $34,214 | 1.9× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $20,940 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,709 | 0.9× | 1 |
| HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's median $22,241 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2026-09-01 | |||
| Aetna | $30,506 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $22,241 | 1.2× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $65,716 | 3.6× | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $20,907 | 1.2× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,068 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Adventhealth Porter median $42,445 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $30,655 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $54,235 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Adventhealth Parker median $42,445 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $30,655 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $54,235 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital median $50,410 · local Medicare $18,052 · file 2025-11-01 | |||
| Aetna | $66,945 | 3.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $44,401 | 2.5× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $40,474 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $50,410 | 2.8× | 3 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $31,816 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $59,168 | 3.3× | 3 |
Questions
How much does appendectomy (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in Denver CO?
15 Denver CO hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 44970, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $8,192; hospital medians range from $6,314 to $12,373. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.