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CPT 44970
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Hospital Center median $5,217 · 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× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $6,904 | 0.9× | 1 |
| South Brooklyn Health median $5,268 · 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× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $6,904 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Jacobi Medical Center median $5,289 · 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× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $6,904 | 0.9× | 1 |
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER median $5,294 · 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× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 0.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,139 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $6,904 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center median $6,408 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-03-25 | |||
| Aetna | $5,528 | 0.7× | 4 |
| Centerlight Healthcare | $7,510 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Centivo | $6,434 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $4,250 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Elderplan | $7,660 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $4,242 | 0.6× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $8,775 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Healthfirst | $6,383 | 0.8× | 1 |
| MagnaCare (rental network) | $7,920 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Maimonides Medical Center median $7,152 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $6,169 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $5,457 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Centivo | $6,360 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $9,681 | 1.3× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $22,941 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $9,222 | 1.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7,945 | 1.1× | 7 |
| Montefiore Medical Center median $12,211 · local Medicare $7,547 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $9,650 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Aetna | $12,235 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Christian Brothers | $12,920 | 1.7× | 1 |
| 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 |
| Nat Assoc Letter Carriers | $12,920 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Nippon Life Insurance | $12,920 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Northwell | $23,319 | 3.1× | 1 |
| Oscar | $6,602 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Point Comfort | $7,547 | 1.0× | 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 |
| Centerlight | $7,042 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Cigna | $19,566 | 2.6× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $18,617 | 2.5× | 34 |
| EmblemHealth | $12,574 | 1.7× | 71 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $47,730 | 6.3× | 10 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $48,348 | 6.4× | 24 |
MS-DRG 399
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center median $10,018 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| EmblemHealth | $11,051 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Point Comfort | $8,985 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center median $19,132 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-03-25 | |||
| 1999 National Benefit Fund | $18,355 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $19,908 | 1.9× | 4 |
| Centerlight Healthcare | $17,819 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Centivo | $21,035 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Cigna | $19,980 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Create Health Plan | $26,643 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Elderplan | $17,819 | 1.7× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $18,312 | 1.8× | 3 |
| South Brooklyn Health median $21,436 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $15,088 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $21,436 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $22,478 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $22,766 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $24,066 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Oscar | $21,468 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,185 | 2.0× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $21,235 | 2.0× | 1 |
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER median $21,468 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $15,088 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $21,436 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $22,478 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $22,766 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $22,322 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Oscar | $21,468 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,051 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $42,227 | 4.1× | 1 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center median $22,049 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $15,088 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $21,436 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $22,478 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $22,766 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $30,624 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $21,468 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $22,049 | 2.1× | 4 |
| Vaccn | $40,460 | 3.9× | 1 |
| Jacobi Medical Center median $22,766 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $15,088 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $26,910 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $22,478 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $22,766 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $30,911 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $21,468 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $31,858 | 3.1× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $25,464 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Maimonides Medical Center median $33,344 · local Medicare $10,360 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $19,674 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $33,377 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Centivo | $35,188 | 3.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $32,970 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $35,276 | 3.4× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $32,863 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $39,435 | 3.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,344 | 3.2× | 7 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $35,246 · 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 |
| Centerlight | $12,035 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Cigna | $33,205 | 3.2× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $47,252 | 4.6× | 32 |
| EmblemHealth | $33,754 | 3.3× | 40 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $49,789 | 4.8× | 9 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,728 | 4.2× | 24 |
MS-DRG 398
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center median $13,487 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| EmblemHealth | $14,878 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Point Comfort | $12,096 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center median $25,760 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-03-25 | |||
| 1999 National Benefit Fund | $24,715 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $26,806 | 2.0× | 4 |
| Centerlight Healthcare | $22,561 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Centivo | $28,324 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $26,903 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Create Health Plan | $35,875 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Elderplan | $22,561 | 1.6× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $24,658 | 1.8× | 3 |
| South Brooklyn Health median $28,344 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $19,951 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $28,344 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,722 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $30,102 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $31,822 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Oscar | $28,386 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $28,012 | 2.0× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $26,064 | 1.9× | 1 |
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER median $28,386 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $19,951 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $28,344 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,722 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $30,102 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $29,515 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Oscar | $28,386 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,868 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $47,617 | 3.5× | 1 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center median $29,154 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $19,951 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $28,344 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,722 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $30,102 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $40,493 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $28,386 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $29,154 | 2.1× | 4 |
| Vaccn | $45,273 | 3.3× | 1 |
| Jacobi Medical Center median $30,102 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $19,951 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $35,582 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,722 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $30,102 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $40,873 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $28,386 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $42,125 | 3.1× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $30,284 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Maimonides Medical Center median $44,090 · local Medicare $13,699 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $26,014 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $44,134 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Centivo | $46,528 | 3.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $43,595 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $46,645 | 3.4× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $43,454 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $52,144 | 3.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $44,090 | 3.2× | 7 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $46,604 · 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 |
| Centerlight | $15,733 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $43,907 | 3.2× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $62,480 | 4.6× | 32 |
| EmblemHealth | $44,632 | 3.3× | 40 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $65,834 | 4.8× | 9 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $61,250 | 4.5× | 24 |
MS-DRG 397
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center median $22,080 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| EmblemHealth | $24,358 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Point Comfort | $19,803 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Jamaica Hospital Medical Center median $42,182 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-03-25 | |||
| 1999 National Benefit Fund | $40,470 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $43,893 | 2.0× | 4 |
| Centerlight Healthcare | $33,888 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Centivo | $46,379 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $44,053 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Create Health Plan | $58,744 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Elderplan | $33,888 | 1.6× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $40,376 | 1.9× | 3 |
| South Brooklyn Health median $44,847 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $31,567 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $44,847 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $47,027 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $47,630 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $50,350 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Oscar | $44,914 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $44,322 | 2.0× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $37,599 | 1.7× | 1 |
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER median $44,914 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $31,567 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $44,847 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $47,027 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $47,630 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $46,701 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Oscar | $44,914 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $37,765 | 1.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $60,494 | 2.8× | 1 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center median $46,129 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $31,567 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $44,847 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $47,027 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $47,630 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $64,071 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $44,914 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $46,129 | 2.1× | 4 |
| Vaccn | $56,771 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Jacobi Medical Center median $47,027 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $31,567 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Aetna | $56,299 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $47,027 | 2.2× | 1 |
| EmblemHealth | $47,630 | 2.2× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $64,672 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $44,914 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $66,652 | 3.1× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $41,797 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Maimonides Medical Center median $69,761 · local Medicare $21,675 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $41,161 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $69,830 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Centivo | $73,619 | 3.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $68,978 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $73,804 | 3.4× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $68,755 | 3.2× | 3 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $82,504 | 3.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $69,761 | 3.2× | 7 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $73,739 · 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 |
| Centerlight | $24,568 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Cigna | $69,471 | 3.2× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $98,859 | 4.6× | 33 |
| EmblemHealth | $70,618 | 3.3× | 40 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $104,166 | 4.8× | 17 |
| 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 $5,851; hospital medians range from $5,217 to $18,617. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.