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CPT 44970
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Hospital Center median $5,178 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Aetna | $5,402 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $5,356 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,217 | 0.7× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| South Brooklyn Health median $5,204 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Aetna | $5,402 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $5,356 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,268 | 0.7× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Jacobi Medical Center median $5,214 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Aetna | $5,402 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $5,356 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,289 | 0.7× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER median $5,216 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Aetna | $5,402 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $5,356 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,294 | 0.7× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center median $5,528 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-03-25 | |||
| Aetna | $5,528 | 0.7× | 4 |
| Cigna | $4,250 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $4,242 | 0.6× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $8,775 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Healthfirst | $6,383 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Maimonides Medical Center median $7,945 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $6,169 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $5,457 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $9,681 | 1.3× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $22,941 | 3.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7,945 | 1.1× | 7 |
| Montefiore Medical Center median $10,165 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $9,650 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Aetna | $12,235 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Cigna | $9,032 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $10,680 | 1.4× | 8 |
| EmblemHealth | $12,211 | 1.6× | 6 |
| Healthfirst | $6,415 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Oscar | $6,602 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,908 | 2.9× | 4 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $18,617 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-01-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $15,878 | 2.1× | 3 |
| Aetna | $33,012 | 4.4× | 24 |
| BCBS (other) | $18,617 | 2.5× | 16 |
| Cigna | $19,566 | 2.6× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $18,617 | 2.5× | 34 |
| EmblemHealth | $12,574 | 1.7× | 71 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $48,348 | 6.4× | 24 |
MS-DRG 399
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center median $11,051 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| EmblemHealth | $11,051 | 1.1× | 1 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $36,737 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-01-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $36,737 | 3.5× | 3 |
| Aetna | $29,858 | 2.9× | 24 |
| BCBS (other) | $47,252 | 4.6× | 16 |
| Cigna | $33,205 | 3.2× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $47,252 | 4.6× | 32 |
| EmblemHealth | $33,754 | 3.3× | 40 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,728 | 4.2× | 24 |
MS-DRG 398
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center median $14,878 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| EmblemHealth | $14,878 | 1.1× | 1 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $48,576 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-01-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $48,576 | 3.5× | 3 |
| Aetna | $39,481 | 2.9× | 24 |
| BCBS (other) | $62,480 | 4.6× | 16 |
| Cigna | $43,907 | 3.2× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $62,480 | 4.6× | 32 |
| EmblemHealth | $44,632 | 3.3× | 40 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $61,250 | 4.5× | 24 |
MS-DRG 397
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center median $24,358 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| EmblemHealth | $24,358 | 1.1× | 1 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $76,860 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-01-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $76,860 | 3.5× | 3 |
| Aetna | $62,469 | 2.9× | 24 |
| BCBS (other) | $98,859 | 4.6× | 17 |
| Cigna | $69,471 | 3.2× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $98,859 | 4.6× | 33 |
| EmblemHealth | $70,618 | 3.3× | 40 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $91,485 | 4.2× | 24 |
Questions
How much does appendectomy (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in New York City?
8 New York City hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 44970, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $5,372; hospital medians range from $5,178 to $18,617. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.