Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Chicago, IL — inpatient
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis as an inpatient: from $12,699.82 to $12,699.82, with a median of $12,699.82. Across Illinois, the median is $2,780.60 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 APPENDECTOMY FOR RUPT APPENDIX W/ABCESS | $12,699.82 | $15,874.78 | — | 20% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $12,699.82, median $12,699.82, highest $12,699.82.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $6,800.03 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.