Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Moses Lake, WA — inpatient
In Moses Lake, WA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis as an inpatient: from $2,104.00 to $2,104.00, with a median of $2,104.00. Across Washington, the median is $2,321.60 at 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Moses Lake, WA · (509) 765-5606 HC PR 44960 Appendectomy, Ruptured | $2,104.00 | $2,104.00 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,104.00, median $2,104.00, highest $2,104.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,104.00 — 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.