Appendectomy/open/rup/w/absc/peri 44960 cost at US hospitals
Appendectomy/open/rup/w/absc/peri 44960 · CPT 44960
$205.24
lowest cash price
$1,562.44
national median
$3,770.00
highest cash price
62
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $205.24–$3,770.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($2,149.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,111.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 9 | $1,265.11 | $1,265.11 | $1,557.59 |
| California | 51 | $205.24 | $557.08 | $1,935.12 |
| Colorado | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 3 | $3,770.00 | $3,770.00 | $3,770.00 |
| Georgia | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $680.64 | $680.64 | $680.64 |
| Illinois | 24 | $1,644.60 | $1,644.60 | $2,149.60 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $1,134.24 | $2,149.60 | $3,134.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,513.20 | $1,513.20 | $1,513.20 |
| Louisiana | 5 | 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 | 22 | $1,243.77 | $1,243.77 | $1,243.77 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 1 | $1,301.60 | $1,301.60 | $1,301.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,961.29 | $1,984.92 | $2,008.55 |
| 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Carolina | 12 | 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 | 34 | $1,007.50 | $3,770.00 | $3,770.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 7 | $1,341.12 | $1,853.28 | $2,544.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,111.80 | $1,111.80 | $1,111.80 |
| South Carolina | 5 | 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 | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 66 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 26 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| West Virginia | 6 | $945.00 | $971.00 | $1,553.60 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $3,387.20 | $3,387.20 | $3,387.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $2,149.60 | $770.31 – $2,053.35 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $2,149.60 | $770.31 – $2,053.35 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,149.60 | $770.31 – $2,053.35 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $2,544.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $3,134.00 | $31.13 – $313.12 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $3,387.20 | $767.60 – $2,563.78 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $3,770.00 | $1.10 – $5,220.00 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $3,770.00 | $1.10 – $3,185.74 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $3,770.00 | $456.57 – $5,800.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $3,770.00 | $676.61 – $5,800.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $3,770.00 | $456.57 – $5,800.00 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $3,770.00 | $1.10 – $3,108.81 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $530.40 – $540.80 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $520.00 – $540.80 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $2,500.00 – $2,500.00 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $520.00 – $540.80 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $520.00 – $540.80 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $520.00 – $540.80 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $520.00 – $540.80 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $520.00 – $540.80 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $4,840.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $8,397.43 – $8,397.43 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $815.02 – $2,349.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $17,426.72 – $17,426.72 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $17,967.01 – $17,967.01 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $17,426.72 – $17,426.72 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $17,426.72 – $17,426.72 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $17,426.72 – $17,426.72 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $3,086.00 – $12,096.23 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $3,086.00 – $12,096.23 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $3,086.00 – $12,096.23 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $3,086.00 – $12,096.23 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $3,086.00 – $12,096.23 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $3,086.00 – $12,096.23 |