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CPT 44970
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson median $7,908 · local Medicare $6,055 · file 2026-06-10 | |||
| Aetna | $8,654 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $3,057 | 0.5× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,908 | 1.3× | 6 |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis median $8,281 · local Medicare $6,055 · file 2026-06-04 | |||
| Aetna | $8,654 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,908 | 1.3× | 6 |
| Mercy Hospital South median $8,281 · local Medicare $6,055 · file 2026-06-10 | |||
| Aetna | $8,654 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,908 | 1.3× | 6 |
| Mercy Hospital Washington median $8,281 · local Medicare $6,055 · file 2026-06-10 | |||
| Aetna | $8,654 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,908 | 1.3× | 6 |
MS-DRG 399
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South median $5,849 · local Medicare $8,159 · file 2026-06-10 | |||
| Humana | $5,849 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center median $17,841 · local Medicare $8,159 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 2.7× | 5 |
| Cigna | $17,841 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,978 | 1.5× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 2.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,566 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital median $17,841 · local Medicare $8,159 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 2.7× | 5 |
| Cigna | $17,841 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,978 | 1.5× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 2.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,566 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital median $17,841 · local Medicare $8,159 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 2.7× | 5 |
| Cigna | $17,841 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $11,978 | 1.5× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 2.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,566 | 2.3× | 3 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital median $22,380 · local Medicare $8,159 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Cigna | $22,380 | 2.7× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $19,097 | 2.3× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,737 | 3.0× | 2 |
MS-DRG 398
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South median $7,734 · local Medicare $10,789 · file 2026-06-10 | |||
| Humana | $7,734 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center median $21,998 · local Medicare $10,789 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 2.0× | 5 |
| Cigna | $24,255 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $16,285 | 1.5× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,549 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital median $21,998 · local Medicare $10,789 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 2.0× | 5 |
| Cigna | $24,255 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $16,285 | 1.5× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,549 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital median $21,998 · local Medicare $10,789 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 2.0× | 5 |
| Cigna | $24,255 | 2.2× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $16,285 | 1.5× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,549 | 2.3× | 3 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital median $30,426 · local Medicare $10,789 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Cigna | $30,426 | 2.8× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,964 | 2.4× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,709 | 3.0× | 2 |
MS-DRG 397
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South median $12,238 · local Medicare $17,071 · file 2026-06-10 | |||
| Humana | $12,238 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center median $24,176 · local Medicare $17,071 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 1.3× | 5 |
| Cigna | $36,008 | 2.1× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $24,176 | 1.4× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,843 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital median $24,176 · local Medicare $17,071 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Aetna | $21,998 | 1.3× | 5 |
| Cigna | $36,008 | 2.1× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $24,176 | 1.4× | 6 |
| Humana | $16,092 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,843 | 2.3× | 3 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital median $45,170 · local Medicare $17,071 · file 2025-12-15 | |||
| Cigna | $45,170 | 2.6× | 6 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $38,545 | 2.3× | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $51,754 | 3.0× | 2 |
Questions
How much does appendectomy (laparoscopic) cost with commercial insurance in St. Louis MO?
4 St. Louis MO hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 44970, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $8,281; hospital medians range from $7,908 to $8,281. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.