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Laparoscopic appendectomy
CPT 44970 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
59
Min
$574.47
Median
$6,283.65
Max
$12,439
Range multiplier
21.7×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 51 | 277 | $55.00 | $7,181.89 | $16,338 | 297.1× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 44 | 122 | $131.40 | $6,759.00 | $18,403 | 140.1× |
| baylor scott & white health plan | 20 | 80 | $4,833.51 | $6,449.49 | $8,971.43 | 1.9× |
| Aetna | 41 | 77 | $483.69 | $5,276.92 | $15,114 | 31.2× |
| Cigna | 36 | 68 | $386.95 | $6,038.00 | $31,006 | 80.1× |
| Humana | 41 | 62 | $483.69 | $5,276.92 | $16,986 | 35.1× |
| Medicare | 9 | 32 | $4,544.88 | $5,215.69 | $6,080.18 | 1.3× |
| Anthem BCBS | 3 | 24 | $414.09 | $673.00 | $14,304 | 34.5× |
| american health plan | 21 | 21 | $5,342.31 | $5,540.77 | $5,709.09 | 1.1× |
| triwest | 20 | 20 | $5,087.91 | $5,276.92 | $5,437.23 | 1.1× |
| procare advantage | 20 | 20 | $5,342.31 | $5,540.77 | $5,709.09 | 1.1× |
| superior health plan | 20 | 20 | $5,087.91 | $5,489.00 | $5,558.43 | 1.1× |
| prime health services | 17 | 17 | $5,330.09 | $5,528.10 | $20,154 | 3.8× |
| Ambetter | 17 | 17 | $7,297.14 | $10,923 | $11,778 | 1.6× |
| healthspring | 17 | 17 | $5,342.31 | $5,540.77 | $5,558.43 | 1.0× |
| corvel | 16 | 16 | $5,330.09 | $5,528.10 | $5,696.04 | 1.1× |
| Medicaid | 3 | 9 | $414.09 | $414.09 | $519.29 | 1.3× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 8 | 8 | $10,065 | $11,954 | $13,318 | 1.3× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $5,081.79 | $7,595.67 | $7,600.23 | 1.5× |
| wellmed | 7 | 7 | $483.69 | $5,478.35 | $5,498.00 | 11.4× |
| sedgwick | 6 | 6 | $7,606.43 | $7,803.93 | $8,128.66 | 1.1× |
| commercial | harris health | ers | 5 | 5 | $7,595.67 | $7,600.23 | $7,600.23 | 1.0× |
| 90 degree benefits | 5 | 5 | $5,498.00 | $13,696 | $13,696 | 2.5× |
| commercial | kelseycare | all plans | 5 | 5 | $6,466.50 | $6,466.50 | $6,466.50 | 1.0× |
| commercial | kelseycare | exchange | 5 | 5 | $6,836.10 | $6,840.21 | $6,840.21 | 1.0× |
| wellpoint | 5 | 5 | $5,498.00 | $7,395.77 | $7,395.77 | 1.3× |
| Molina | 4 | 5 | $5,498.00 | $5,540.77 | $6,047.00 | 1.1× |
| commercial | renaissance | all plans | 5 | 5 | $3,645.92 | $3,648.11 | $3,648.11 | 1.0× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $7,595.67 | $7,600.23 | $7,600.23 | 1.0× |
| wellpoint (fka amerigroup) | 5 | 5 | $5,435.23 | $5,435.23 | $5,452.55 | 1.0× |
| commercial | nxhealth | all plans | 5 | 5 | $16,356 | $16,457 | $16,467 | 1.0× |
| pdh/texas trust | 4 | 4 | $10,957 | $10,957 | $10,957 | 1.0× |
| caprock | 4 | 4 | $13,696 | $13,696 | $13,696 | 1.0× |
| care improvement | 4 | 4 | $5,478.35 | $5,478.35 | $5,478.35 | 1.0× |
| insurance management services | 4 | 4 | $8,929.71 | $8,929.71 | $8,929.71 | 1.0× |
| insurance services of lubbock | 4 | 4 | $8,929.71 | $8,929.71 | $8,929.71 | 1.0× |
| kempton group | 4 | 4 | $10,957 | $10,957 | $10,957 | 1.0× |
| mhs care connect | 2 | 4 | $414.09 | $414.09 | $414.09 | 1.0× |
| patoka valley tier 1 | 2 | 4 | $673.00 | $673.00 | $673.00 | 1.0× |
| patoka valley tier 2 | 2 | 4 | $673.00 | $673.00 | $673.00 | 1.0× |
| scott & white | 4 | 4 | $8,765.36 | $8,765.36 | $8,765.36 | 1.0× |
| careworks fka rockport | 3 | 3 | $7,715.90 | $8,000.43 | $8,128.66 | 1.1× |
| injury management organization | 3 | 3 | $6,410.14 | $6,556.39 | $6,646.51 | 1.0× |
| health partners open network | 2 | 3 | $1,111.40 | $1,111.40 | $9,238.12 | 8.3× |
| prominence health | 1 | 3 | $5,498.00 | $5,772.00 | $5,772.00 | 1.0× |
| prime health | 1 | 2 | $1,373.00 | $3,435.50 | $5,498.00 | 4.0× |
| encore exclusive | 2 | 2 | $673.00 | $673.00 | $673.00 | 1.0× |
| cook children's | 1 | 2 | $7,790.00 | $8,007.50 | $8,225.00 | 1.1× |
| Multiplan | 2 | 2 | $1,068.00 | $3,539.25 | $6,010.50 | 5.6× |
| rightcare scott and white | 1 | 2 | $11,007 | $11,315 | $11,622 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains Community Hospital | Borger | TX | 6 | $2,103.00 | $1,472.10 | $386.95 | $988.41 | $1,430.04 |
| Baylor Scott And White Mc At Sunnyva | Sunnyvale | TX | 2 | $27,393 | $16,436 | $5,256.83 | $8,059.00 | $12,028 |
| Heritage Park Surgical Hospital | Sherman | TX | 2 | $5,170.00 | $3,102.00 | $5,256.83 | $8,059.00 | $12,028 |
| Baylor Orthopedic And Spine Hospital | Arlington | TX | 3 | — | — | $55.00 | $7,584.00 | $14,275 |
| Scott & White Hospital Brenham | Brenham | TX | 4 | — | — | $5,132.00 | $7,153.89 | $8,700.68 |
| St. Joseph Regional Health Center | Bryan | TX | 8 | — | — | $5,032.51 | $6,822.80 | $18,403 |
| Grimes St. Joseph Health Center | Navasota | TX | 2 | — | — | $5,880.17 | $6,822.80 | $18,403 |
| College Station Medical Center | College Station | TX | 8 | — | — | $5,032.51 | $6,822.80 | $18,403 |
| Madison St. Joseph Health Center | Madisonville | TX | 2 | — | — | $5,880.17 | $6,822.80 | $18,403 |
| Ascension Seton Shoal Creek | Austin | TX | 7 | — | — | $131.40 | $673.00 | $938.59 |
| Ascension Seton Bastrop | Bastrop | TX | 7 | — | — | $131.40 | $673.00 | $938.59 |
| Scott And White Memorial Hospital | Temple | TX | 15 | — | — | $5,083.89 | $6,716.08 | $14,887 |
| College Station Hospital | College Station | TX | 14 | — | — | $5,132.00 | $6,688.00 | $14,887 |
| Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center | Waco | TX | 13 | — | — | $5,014.95 | $6,625.02 | $14,887 |
| Burleson St. Joseph Health Center | Caldwell | TX | 1 | — | — | $5,880.17 | $6,463.70 | $7,181.89 |
| Baylor Medical Center-Grapevine | Grapevine | TX | 14 | — | — | $5,029.05 | $6,352.49 | $16,338 |
| Bsw Medical Center - Austin | Austin | TX | 11 | — | — | $4,903.08 | $6,335.30 | $14,887 |
| Mid Coast Medical Center-Central | Llano | TX | 11 | — | — | $4,903.08 | $6,335.30 | $14,887 |
| Scott And White Hospital Taylor | Taylor | TX | 11 | — | — | $4,903.08 | $6,335.30 | $14,887 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Mckinney | Mckinney | TX | 14 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,332.30 | $16,338 |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano | Plano | TX | 14 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,332.30 | $16,338 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Plano | Plano | TX | 14 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,332.30 | $16,338 |
| Baylor Scott & White Wmc - Brenham | Brenham | TX | 14 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,332.30 | $16,338 |
| Round Rock Hospital | Round Rock | TX | 16 | — | — | $4,903.08 | $6,301.76 | $14,887 |
| Baylor S&W All Saints Medical Center | Fort Worth | TX | 15 | — | — | $5,029.05 | $6,293.75 | $16,338 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Irving | Irving | TX | 15 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,283.65 | $16,338 |
| Baylor University Medical Ctr | Dallas | TX | 16 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,235.00 | $16,338 |
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | Lancaster | TX | 11 | $31,006 | $20,154 | $5,241.00 | $6,201.00 | $40,308 |
| Baylor Scott & White Pflugerville | Pflugerville | TX | 14 | — | — | $4,903.08 | $6,193.37 | $14,887 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Buda | Buda | TX | 11 | — | — | $4,903.08 | $6,193.37 | $14,887 |
| Centennial Medical Center | Frisco | TX | 16 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,151.73 | $12,036 |
| Baylor Scott & White Mc- Lake Pointe | Rowlett | TX | 16 | — | — | $5,013.07 | $6,151.73 | $12,036 |
| St Lukes Health Memorial San August | San Augustine | TX | 2 | — | — | $2,826.00 | $6,104.60 | $7,181.89 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Marble Falls | Marble Falls | TX | 14 | — | — | $4,833.51 | $6,071.75 | $14,887 |
| Acuity Hospital Of South Texas | San Antonio | TX | 1 | — | — | $574.47 | $574.47 | $574.47 |
| St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage | Houston | TX | 14 | — | — | $1,233.00 | $5,673.28 | $16,467 |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainsville | TX | 17 | $1,525.00 | $381.00 | $610.00 | $5,498.00 | $6,047.00 |
| Scott & White Cedar Park | Cedar Park | TX | 1 | — | — | $5,419.20 | $5,419.20 | $5,419.20 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Baylor Med Ctr | Houston | TX | 13 | — | — | $1,369.00 | $5,367.61 | $16,457 |
| Childrens Medical Center Of Plano | Plano | TX | 8 | — | — | $519.29 | $5,359.65 | $12,500 |
| St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land | TX | 12 | — | — | $1,233.00 | $5,320.16 | $11,958 |
| St. Lukes The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 13 | — | — | $1,233.00 | $5,316.97 | $16,457 |
| St. Lukes Patients Medical Center | Pasadena | TX | 13 | $8,014.00 | $2,804.90 | $1,233.00 | $5,212.40 | $7,595.67 |
| St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 13 | — | — | $1,233.00 | $5,193.49 | $11,958 |
| Brazosport Regional Health System | Lake Jackson | TX | 9 | — | — | $3,870.00 | $5,148.74 | $11,951 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Mem Livingston | Livingston | TX | 7 | — | — | $2,826.00 | $4,544.88 | $7,181.89 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin | TX | 6 | — | — | $2,826.00 | $4,544.88 | $7,181.89 |
| Clay County Memorial Hospital | Henrietta | TX | 5 | $8,250.00 | $5,775.00 | $1,650.00 | $2,063.00 | $2,640.00 |
| Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse | Sachse | TX | 8 | $1,841.00 | $1,472.80 | $532.67 | $1,840.94 | $15,311 |
| Glen Rose Medical Center | Glen Rose | TX | 8 | $17,880 | $17,880 | $7,790.00 | $12,439 | $16,986 |
| Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Sherman | TX | 8 | $1,957.06 | $1,565.65 | $532.67 | $1,173.80 | $1,840.94 |
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 13 | — | — | $5,478.35 | $10,957 | $13,776 |
| Big Spring State Hospital | Big Springs | TX | 13 | — | — | $5,478.35 | $10,957 | $13,776 |
| River Crest Hospital | San Angelo | TX | 13 | — | — | $5,478.35 | $10,957 | $13,776 |
| San Angelo Community Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 13 | — | — | $5,478.35 | $10,957 | $13,776 |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | TX | 0 | $79,512 | $19,083 | — | — | — |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview | TX | 0 | $122,384 | $22,029 | — | — | — |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo | TX | 0 | $84,553 | $20,293 | — | — | — |
| Yoakum County Hospital | Denver City | TX | 0 | $11,050 | $11,050 | — | — | — |
Median is taken across all payer × plan combinations the hospital publishes. Cash and gross are the latest snapshot values. Range multiplier (max ÷ min) is a quick way to see which hospitals or payers vary the most.