Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Lima, OH
In Lima, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis: from $1,363.50 to $1,363.50, with a median of $1,363.50. Across Ohio, the median is $1,363.50 at 11 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH · (419) 998-4731 Appendectomy | $1,363.50 | $1,515.00 | — | 10% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,363.50, median $1,363.50, highest $1,363.50.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,363.50. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.