Inpatient surgery - Digestive
Appendix removal (appendectomy) hospital stay, without complications cost in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
From 18 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts, from 18 providers. Most listed prices: $17,472–$65,735.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $13,573
- $17,046
- $17,654
- $13,181est. $13,573 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14,455est. $17,046 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Tobey Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14,987est. $17,654 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Lowell General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Melrose-Wakefield Hospital CampusAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$15,213est. $17,880 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $15,852est. $18,443 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Charlton Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16,814est. $19,405 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18,230est. $20,897 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Tufts Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Brigham and Women’s Faulkner HospitalAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$22,694est. $25,461 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $23,869est. $26,011 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Nantucket Cottage Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25,705est. $28,472 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Newton Wellesley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26,758est. $29,525 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Salem Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - HealthAlliance-Clinton, Leominster CampusAppendix surgery hospital stay, without complicationsHospital stay only$39,471
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: HealthAlliance-Clinton, Leominster Campus 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.