Appendectomy cost at US hospitals
Appendectomy · CPT 44950
$322.95
lowest cash price
$5,681.93
national median
$26,789.59
highest cash price
145
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $322.95–$26,789.59 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$26,789.59
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital — Palos Heights, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($8,748.99) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,383.87)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $7,108.92 | $7,108.92 | $7,108.92 |
| Arizona | 10 | $928.25 | $928.25 | $1,141.02 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $1,262.30 | $1,262.30 | $1,262.30 |
| California | 81 | $322.95 | $5,824.00 | $10,886.40 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 28 | $2,756.00 | $2,756.00 | $2,756.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $499.84 | $499.84 | $499.84 |
| Illinois | 30 | $1,209.60 | $1,209.60 | $26,789.59 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 19 | $830.40 | $1,576.80 | $2,298.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1,065.00 | $1,065.00 | $1,065.00 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 24 | $8,901.75 | $8,901.75 | $8,901.75 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $6,402.19 | $6,402.19 | $6,402.19 |
| Montana | 2 | $952.00 | $952.00 | $952.00 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $1,435.90 | $1,453.20 | $1,470.50 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $7,348.30 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $7,383.87 | $7,383.87 | $7,383.87 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 41 | $739.00 | $2,756.00 | $2,756.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $3,426.50 | $3,426.50 | $3,426.50 |
| Oregon | 10 | $983.04 | $983.04 | $1,361.61 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $869.40 | $869.40 | $902.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 77 | $5,681.93 | $5,787.15 | $5,787.15 |
| Virginia | 17 | $9,864.00 | $9,864.00 | $9,864.00 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,377.33 | $4,377.33 | $4,377.33 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $691.50 | $710.50 | $19,253.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $3,041.60 | $3,041.60 | $3,041.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $2,450.86 – $5,763.70 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $2,450.86 – $5,763.70 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $2,450.86 – $5,763.70 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $13,940.16 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $13,766.01 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $13,940.16 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $13,940.16 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $5,611.00 – $5,611.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $12,294.56 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $13,766.01 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $12,114.52 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $13,766.01 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $11,641.58 – $12,131.76 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $5,410.25 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $5,410.25 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $5,410.25 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $5,534.63 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $6,374.15 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $5,534.63 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $4,974.94 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $6,374.15 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $5,410.25 – $6,535.84 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $1,966.31 – $4,562.70 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $1,966.31 – $4,562.70 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $2,767.31 – $11,718.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $6,546.61 – $7,400.23 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $6,535.84 – $6,778.36 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $6,405.24 – $6,546.61 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $6,535.84 – $6,778.36 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $6,535.84 – $7,120.39 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $6,344.58 – $17,045.36 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $6,418.40 – $17,243.66 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $6,344.58 – $17,045.36 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $6,378.71 – $17,137.05 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $6,378.71 – $17,137.05 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $6,418.40 – $17,243.66 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $6,378.71 – $17,137.05 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $3,151.04 – $18,792.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $2,308.91 – $11,769.00 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $6,021.16 – $6,623.27 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $3,151.04 – $12,276.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $3,151.04 – $10,275.00 |