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Appendectomy (laparoscopic) in Richmond VA

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CPT 44970

Hospital · insurer	Rate	× Medicare	Plans
CJW Medical Center (Chippenham + Johnston-Willis) median $10,695 · local Medicare $5,899 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$13,176	2.2×	2
Cigna	$10,695	1.8×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$9,126	1.5×	4
Oscar	$6,238	1.1×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$13,876	2.4×	4
Henrico Doctors' Hospital median $10,695 · local Medicare $5,899 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$13,176	2.2×	2
Cigna	$10,695	1.8×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$10,242	1.7×	4
Oscar	$6,238	1.1×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$13,876	2.4×	4
Tricities Hospital median $10,695 · local Medicare $5,899 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$13,704	2.3×	2
Cigna	$10,695	1.8×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$9,734	1.7×	4
Oscar	$6,238	1.1×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$13,876	2.4×	4

MS-DRG 399

Hospital · insurer	Rate	× Medicare	Plans
CJW Medical Center (Chippenham + Johnston-Willis) median $17,925 · local Medicare $7,939 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$28,998	3.7×	3
Cigna	$17,925	2.3×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$18,353	2.3×	4
Oscar	$13,230	1.7×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$8,777	1.1×	7
Henrico Doctors' Hospital median $17,925 · local Medicare $7,939 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$28,998	3.7×	3
Cigna	$17,925	2.3×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$20,067	2.5×	4
Oscar	$13,230	1.7×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$8,765	1.1×	8
VCU Medical Center median $21,940 · local Medicare $7,939 · file 2026-01-02
Aetna	$18,134	2.3×	1
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$21,940	2.8×	2
UnitedHealthcare	$24,707	3.1×	1
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital median $27,542 · local Medicare $7,939 · file 2026-04-01
Aetna	$21,674	2.7×	3
BCBS (other)	$30,746	3.9×	3
Cigna	$27,542	3.5×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$30,746	3.9×	13
UnitedHealthcare	$26,609	3.4×	4

MS-DRG 398

Hospital · insurer	Rate	× Medicare	Plans
CJW Medical Center (Chippenham + Johnston-Willis) median $23,701 · local Medicare $10,498 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$28,998	2.8×	3
Cigna	$23,701	2.3×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$24,268	2.3×	4
Oscar	$17,494	1.7×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$8,777	0.8×	7
Henrico Doctors' Hospital median $23,701 · local Medicare $10,498 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$28,998	2.8×	3
Cigna	$23,701	2.3×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$26,533	2.5×	4
Oscar	$17,494	1.7×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$10,088	1.0×	8
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital median $36,418 · local Medicare $10,498 · file 2026-04-01
Aetna	$28,658	2.7×	3
BCBS (other)	$40,654	3.9×	3
Cigna	$36,418	3.5×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$40,654	3.9×	13
UnitedHealthcare	$35,184	3.4×	4
VCU Medical Center median $37,424 · local Medicare $10,498 · file 2026-01-02
Aetna	$28,177	2.7×	1
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$38,373	3.7×	2
UnitedHealthcare	$37,424	3.6×	1

MS-DRG 397

Hospital · insurer	Rate	× Medicare	Plans
CJW Medical Center (Chippenham + Johnston-Willis) median $28,998 · local Medicare $16,610 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$28,998	1.7×	3
Cigna	$37,502	2.3×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$38,397	2.3×	4
Oscar	$27,680	1.7×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$18,102	1.1×	3
Henrico Doctors' Hospital median $28,998 · local Medicare $16,610 · file 2026-09-01
Aetna	$28,998	1.7×	3
Cigna	$37,502	2.3×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$41,983	2.5×	4
Oscar	$27,680	1.7×	1
UnitedHealthcare	$17,975	1.1×	4
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital median $57,622 · local Medicare $16,610 · file 2026-04-01
Aetna	$45,345	2.7×	3
BCBS (other)	$64,325	3.9×	3
Cigna	$57,622	3.5×	2
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$64,325	3.9×	13
UnitedHealthcare	$55,669	3.4×	4
VCU Medical Center median $62,835 · local Medicare $16,610 · file 2026-01-02
Aetna	$49,020	3.0×	1
Elevance/Anthem/Empire	$62,835	3.8×	2
UnitedHealthcare	$90,809	5.5×	1

Questions

How much does appendectomy (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in Richmond VA?

3 Richmond VA hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 44970, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $10,695; hospital medians range from $10,695 to $10,695. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.