Appendectomy cost in Homer, AK
In Homer, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic appendectomy (appendix removal through small cuts): from $4,816.61 to $4,816.61, with a median of $4,816.61. Across Alaska, the median is $5,818.80 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44970, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 11, 2026 and May 11, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Peninsula Hospital Homer, AK · (907) 235-8101 Removal of appendix using an endoscope | $4,816.61 | $6,422.15 | $1,063.07–$6,293.71 | 25% | May 11, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $4,816.61, median $4,816.61, highest $4,816.61.
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
A laparoscopic appendectomy removes the appendix through several small cuts using a camera and instruments. It is the usual treatment for appendicitis and is most often done as urgent surgery.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon, anesthesia, the pathology exam of the appendix and any emergency room visit, CT scan or hospital stay are billed separately.