Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Storm Lake, IA
In Storm Lake, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis: from $2,158.40 to $2,158.40, with a median of $2,158.40. Across Iowa, the median is $2,149.60 at 16 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake, IA · (712) 732-4030 PR APPY FOR RUPT APPENDIX W PERITONITIS | $2,158.40 | $2,698.00 | — | 20% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $2,158.40, median $2,158.40, highest $2,158.40.
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.