Appendectomy cost in Watford City, ND — inpatient
In Watford City, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic appendectomy (appendix removal through small cuts) as an inpatient: from $10,079.55 to $10,079.55, with a median of $10,079.55. Across North Dakota, the median is $996.44 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 44970, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County Healthcare System Watford City, ND · (701) 842-3000 SURG 44970 LAP SURGICAL APPENDECTOMY | $10,079.55 | $15,507.00 | $13,646.16–$15,196.86 | 35% | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $10,079.55, median $10,079.55, highest $10,079.55.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $10,079.55 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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 and below every plan's rate. 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.