Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Omaha, NE — inpatient
In Omaha, NE-IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis as an inpatient: from $1,157.87 to $1,157.87, with a median of $1,157.87. Across Nebraska, the median is $1,961.29 at 5 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley, IA · (712) 642-2784 PC APPEND RUPTRE W PERITONITIS | $1,157.87 | $2,363.00 | $1,346.91–$2,315.74 | 51% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,157.87, median $1,157.87, highest $1,157.87.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $1,499.49 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.