Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Beckley, WV
In Beckley, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis: from $1,931.25 to $1,931.25, with a median of $1,931.25. Across West Virginia, the median is $5,294.63 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 17, 2026 and Feb 17, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital Montgomery, WV · (304) 442-5151 APPENDECTOMY - RUPTURED INFECT | $1,931.25 | $2,575.00 | — | 25% | Feb 17, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,931.25, median $1,931.25, highest $1,931.25.
What it is
This code covers removing a ruptured appendix when infection has spread inside the belly, which is a longer and more complex operation.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.