Open appendectomy cost in Columbia, MO — inpatient
In Columbia, MO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy, open surgery as an inpatient: from $967.20 to $967.20, with a median of $967.20. Across Missouri, the median is $953.28 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44950, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Hospital Center Columbia, MO · (573) 815-8000 APPENDECTOMY-CF | $967.20 | $1,612.00 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $967.20, median $967.20, highest $967.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $967.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers removing the appendix through a cut in the lower right belly rather than with a laparoscope.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.