Inpatient surgery - Digestive
Appendix removal (appendectomy) hospital stay, without complications cost in California
Appendix removal (appendectomy) hospital stay, without complications is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 73 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $23,478 (most listed prices $11,215–$57,947).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + pathology (lab review of tissue) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Many uncomplicated appendectomies are done as outpatient/observation and billed under OPPS, not this DRG. Cash all-in quotes are occasionally available.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Appendix removal (appendectomy) hospital stay, without complications
Anesthesia + the facility fee + pathology + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + pathology + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 73 providers. Most listed prices: $9,289–$60,914.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $7,071
- $7,700
- $8,033
- $7,000
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,742est. $7,071 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,059est. $7,700 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,704est. $8,033 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,672est. $8,295 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Glendora Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,332est. $8,862 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$6,500est. $9,025 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$6,500est. $9,025 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Rehabilitation HospitalAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$6,500est. $9,140 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$9,628
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$9,713est. $9,884 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Twin Cities Community HospitalAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$7,555est. $10,082 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Twin Cities Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.