How Much Does Appendectomy Cost?
An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, typically performed as an emergency surgery to treat appendicitis. It can be done as an open surgery or laparoscopically.
Without Insurance
$16,000
With Insurance
$4,800
Medicare
$3,680
National Average
$11,500
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $11,600 | $3,480 | $2,668 |
| Arkansas | $12,000 | $3,600 | $2,760 |
| West Virginia | $12,000 | $3,600 | $2,760 |
| Oklahoma | $12,200 | $3,660 | $2,806 |
| Alabama | $12,400 | $3,720 | $2,852 |
| Kentucky | $13,500 | $4,050 | $3,105 |
| Louisiana | $13,800 | $4,140 | $3,174 |
| Iowa | $14,000 | $4,200 | $3,220 |
| New Mexico | $14,000 | $4,200 | $3,220 |
| South Carolina | $14,000 | $4,200 | $3,220 |
| South Dakota | $14,000 | $4,200 | $3,220 |
| Kansas | $14,200 | $4,260 | $3,266 |
| North Dakota | $14,200 | $4,260 | $3,266 |
| Idaho | $14,400 | $4,320 | $3,312 |
| Nebraska | $14,400 | $4,320 | $3,312 |
| Tennessee | $14,400 | $4,320 | $3,312 |
| Indiana | $14,900 | $4,470 | $3,427 |
| Missouri | $14,900 | $4,470 | $3,427 |
| Utah | $14,900 | $4,470 | $3,427 |
| Wyoming | $14,900 | $4,470 | $3,427 |
| Georgia | $15,100 | $4,530 | $3,473 |
| North Carolina | $15,100 | $4,530 | $3,473 |
| Michigan | $15,300 | $4,590 | $3,519 |
| Montana | $15,300 | $4,590 | $3,519 |
| Arizona | $15,600 | $4,680 | $3,588 |
| Maine | $15,800 | $4,740 | $3,634 |
| Ohio | $15,800 | $4,740 | $3,634 |
| Wisconsin | $15,800 | $4,740 | $3,634 |
| Texas | $16,000 | $4,800 | $3,680 |
| Minnesota | $16,200 | $4,860 | $3,726 |
| Florida | $16,300 | $4,890 | $3,749 |
| Illinois | $16,500 | $4,950 | $3,795 |
| Pennsylvania | $16,500 | $4,950 | $3,795 |
| Delaware | $16,700 | $5,010 | $3,841 |
| Nevada | $16,700 | $5,010 | $3,841 |
| Vermont | $16,700 | $5,010 | $3,841 |
| Virginia | $16,700 | $5,010 | $3,841 |
| Colorado | $17,000 | $5,100 | $3,910 |
| New Hampshire | $17,000 | $5,100 | $3,910 |
| Oregon | $17,200 | $5,160 | $3,956 |
| Maryland | $17,600 | $5,280 | $4,048 |
| Rhode Island | $17,900 | $5,370 | $4,117 |
| Washington | $17,900 | $5,370 | $4,117 |
| Connecticut | $19,200 | $5,760 | $4,416 |
| New Jersey | $19,200 | $5,760 | $4,416 |
| California | $21,100 | $6,330 | $4,853 |
| Massachusetts | $21,300 | $6,390 | $4,899 |
| Alaska | $21,600 | $6,480 | $4,968 |
| New York | $21,800 | $6,540 | $5,014 |
| Hawaii | $22,000 | $6,600 | $5,060 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does appendectomy cost without insurance?
The average cost of appendectomy without insurance in the United States is $16,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover appendectomy?
Most health insurance plans cover appendectomy when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $4,800.
Does Medicare cover appendectomy?
Medicare Part B typically covers appendectomy when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $3,680.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.