Open appendectomy cost in Gaylord, MI — inpatient
In Gaylord, MI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy, open surgery as an inpatient: from $9,221.65 to $9,221.65, with a median of $9,221.65. Across Michigan, the median is $1,476.00 at 23 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44950, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 17, 2026 and Apr 17, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord, MI · (989) 731-2100 Appendectomy 44950 POS | $9,221.65 | $10,849.00 | $852.12–$9,221.65 | 15% | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9,221.65, median $9,221.65, highest $9,221.65.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9,221.65 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.