Laparoscopic appendectomy in Iowa
What Iowa hospitals charge for laparoscopic appendectomy (CPT 44970). Rates sourced from federally-mandated machine-readable files.
Hospitals
23
Rate rows
672
Neg. median
$1,561.92
Min
$532.67
Max
$17,535
Cash median
$1,472.8
Across 23 Iowa hospitals, the negotiated rate for Laparoscopic appendectomy ranges from $532.67 to $17,535, with a median of $1,561.92. The interquartile range is $1,127 to $5,648.24. Cash-pay patients typically pay $1,472.8; gross charges median $1,841.
By payer in Iowa
Top 30 payers for Laparoscopic appendectomy in Iowa.
| Payer | Hospitals | Rates | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 18 | 88 | $1,840.94 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 81 | $1,173.8 |
| Humana | 17 | 29 | $569.45 |
| amerigroup | 16 | 19 | $5,129.74 |
| Aetna | 15 | 74 | $1,631.13 |
| Cigna | 15 | 15 | $1,419.02 |
| health partners open network | 14 | 23 | $1,111.4 |
| iowa total care | 13 | 13 | $5,131.71 |
| amerivantage | 11 | 21 | $559.3 |
| Molina | 11 | 21 | $5,486.87 |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $1,594.46 |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $1,553.14 |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $1,059.86 |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $734.6 |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $1,561.92 |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $727.6 |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $1,561.92 |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $1,561.92 |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $1,561.92 |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $1,561.92 |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $699.61 |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $1,594.46 |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $1,561.92 |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $1,561.92 |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 4 | $3,103.77 |
| Ambetter | 2 | 4 | $4,569.76 |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 8 | $1,866.66 |
| health alliance | 2 | 4 | $3,009.77 |
| Medicare | 1 | 1 | $2,995.02 |
| meridian | 1 | 2 | $3,519.22 |
Hospital comparison — Laparoscopic appendectomy in Iowa
Sorted by lowest negotiated median rate. Up to 100 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | Negotiated median | Cash rate | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | $1,173.8 | $1,519.23 | $1,899.03 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | $1,399.96 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | $1,419.02 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | $1,419.02 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | $1,419.02 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | $1,561.92 | $797.23 | $1,627 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | $1,561.92 | $780.96 | $1,627 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | $1,736.04 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | $1,767.33 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | $1,840.94 | $1,472.8 | $1,841 |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | $5,799.65 | $3,937.08 | $9,374 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | $6,259.21 | $1,366.65 | $1,518.5 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | $13,500 | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | — | $5,607 | $7,009 |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | — | $1,041.6 | $1,860 |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | — | $2,769.15 | $3,257.83 |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | — | $862.08 | $1,796 |