Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Kalispell, MT — inpatient
In Kalispell, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis as an inpatient: from $1,320.31 to $1,320.31, with a median of $1,320.31. Across Montana, the median is $1,897.15 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health - Whitefish Whitefish, MT · (406) 863-3550 APPENDECTOMY;RUPTURED | $1,320.31 | $2,031.25 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,320.31, median $1,320.31, highest $1,320.31.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,320.31 — 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.