Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Devils Lake, ND — inpatient
In Devils Lake, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis as an inpatient: from $9,703.27 to $9,703.27, with a median of $9,703.27. Across North Dakota, the median is $9,703.27 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44960, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Devils Lake Devils Lake, ND · (701) 662-2131 HC APPENDECTOMY,RUPT APPENDX+ABSCESS | $9,703.27 | $15,907.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9,703.27, median $9,703.27, highest $9,703.27.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9,703.27 — 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.