Inpatient stays
Appendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complications cost in California
Appendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complications usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $17,079 (most listed prices $6,959–$42,468).
Cheapest in California
- Adventist Health TulareAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$4,387
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Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$6,959
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Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$10,394
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Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Redlands Community HospitalAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$12,248
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Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - County of VenturaAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$17,205
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Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health DelanoAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$24,714
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Source: Adventist Health Delano price file · checked Oct 2026 - El Centro Regional Medical CenterAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$29,399
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Source: El Centro Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Natividad Medical CenterAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$70,324
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Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Antonio Regional HospitalAppendix removal, uncomplicated diagnosis, with major complicationsHospital stay only$89,506
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Source: San Antonio Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.