Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Tomahawk, WI — inpatient
In Tomahawk, WI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis as an inpatient: from $4,577.30 to $4,577.30, with a median of $4,577.30. Across Wisconsin, the median is $4,577.30 at 26 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital Tomahawk, WI · (715) 453-7700 APPENDEC RPTD APPENDIX ABSC/PRITONITIS | $4,577.30 | $7,042.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $4,577.30, median $4,577.30, highest $4,577.30.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $4,577.30 — 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.