$1,578
Lowest Price
$53,117.7
Highest Price
$5,824
Median Price
88
Hospitals
Prices vary 3266× across hospitals — the highest price is $51,539.7 more than the lowest.
Digestive System Procedure
A procedure involving the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, or rectum. CPT codes 40000–49999.
Trend data reflects the median cash price across all reporting hospitals each month.
Prices shown are for this procedure code only and do not include anesthesia, facility fees, or other services billed separately.
27 prices flagged as possible line items are shown but excluded from the average — they may represent a single fee component rather than the full procedure cost.
Wyoming County Community Health System
Warsaw, NY
$192.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeSharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital, CA
$339.75
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeSharp Coronado Hospital And Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital And Healthcare Center, CA
$339.75
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeGrossmont Hospital Corporation
Grossmont Hospital Corporation, CA
$339.75
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBayhealth Hospital
Milford, DE
$395.85
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeTwin City Medical Center
Dennison, OH
$609
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeTmc- Bonham Hospital
Bonham, TX
$678
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeCommunity Health Association
Unknown, WV
$691.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeWest Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc.
Unknown, WV
$691.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feePotomac Valley Hospital Of Wv
Unknown, WV
$710.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBraxton County Memorial Hospital
Gassaway, WV
$710.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeSt. Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon
Buckhannon, WV
$724.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeHarrison Community Hospital
Cadiz, OH
$739
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBarnesville Hospital Association
Unknown, OH
$739
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeWhite River Medical Center
Batesville, AR· 3 insurance plans
$825
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeInsured: $100 – $17,108.53
Most procedures generate multiple separate bills. Here's the full picture beyond the facility fee.
Full Bill Estimate — Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendectomy is usually an emergency procedure. Expect separate bills from the surgeon, anesthesiologist, emergency department, and the facility.
Appendectomy (facility fee)
Anesthesia
Separate billBilled by anesthesiologist
CT scan of abdomen/pelvis (pre-op)
Separate billOften done in ER before surgery
Estimate only. Prices are median cash rates across all reporting hospitals and will vary significantly by location, facility, and insurance plan. Items marked "Separate bill" come from different providers and are not included in the facility fee shown above. Actual costs may differ substantially. Always confirm your expected charges directly with each provider and your insurance company.
How much does removal of appendix cost?
Cash prices for removal of appendix range from $1,578 to $53,117.7 across 88 hospitals in the US. The median cash price is $5,824. Prices vary 3266% — location, facility type, and overhead all affect what hospitals charge.
How much does removal of appendix cost without insurance?
Without insurance, removal of appendix typically costs between $1,578 and $53,117.7. The most affordable hospital on this site charges $1,578. Many hospitals offer cash-pay discounts — it's worth calling ahead to negotiate before your appointment.
What is removal of appendix (CPT 44950)?
A procedure involving the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, or rectum. CPT codes 40000–49999.
Commonly used around this procedure
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