Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does appendectomy cost?
Laparoscopic removal of the appendix. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Laparoscopic removal of the appendix.
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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Questions
How much does appendectomy cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for appendectomy is $3,609 at surgery center; $6,755 at hospital outpatient; $8,908 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is appendectomy cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($3,609) rather than hospital stay ($8,908), about $5,299 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.