Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Atlantic, IA
In Atlantic, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis: from $1,409.80 to $1,409.80, with a median of $1,409.80. Across Iowa, the median is $1,946.52 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 1, 2026 and Jun 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Memorial Hospital Atlantic, IA · (712) 243-3250 Removal of ruptured infected appendix | $1,409.80 | $2,014.00 | $402.80–$2,000.80 | 30% | Jun 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,409.80, median $1,409.80, highest $1,409.80.
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. 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.