Open appendectomy cost in Polson, MT — inpatient
In Polson, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy, open surgery as an inpatient: from $952.00 to $952.00, with a median of $952.00. Across Montana, the median is $1,160.95 at 2 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 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center Polson, MT · (406) 883-5377 HC PR 44950 APPENDECTOMY | $952.00 | $1,190.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $952.00, median $952.00, highest $952.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $952.00 — 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.