Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Idaho
In Idaho, 6 hospitals publish a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis: from $1,546.50 to $5,222.70, with a median of $3,076.25. The lowest price is at Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics (Orofino) and 1 other hospital. The highest price is 3.4× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 44960. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in Idaho, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics lowest Orofino · Orofino, ID Removal of ruptured infected appendix | $1,546.50 | $2,062.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| St Marys Hospital lowest Cottonwood · Cottonwood, ID Removal of ruptured infected appendix | $1,546.50 | $2,062.00 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| Steele Memorial Medical Center Salmon · Salmon, ID Removal of ruptured infected appendix | $2,152.50 | $2,870.00 | Feb 26, 2026 source file |
| Mountain View Hospital Idaho Falls · Idaho Falls, ID APPENDECTOMY | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | — source file |
| Treasure Valley Hospital Boise · Boise City, ID 44960 APPENDECTOMY | $4,759.39 | $4,143.25 | — source file |
| Benewah Community Hospital Saint Maries · Saint Maries, ID Removal of ruptured infected appendix | $5,222.70 | $5,803.00 | Nov 10, 2025 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 1 | $4,759.39 | $4,759.39 |
| Cottonwood, ID | 1 | $1,546.50 | $1,546.50 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 1 | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Orofino, ID | 1 | $1,546.50 | $1,546.50 |
| Saint Maries, ID | 1 | $5,222.70 | $5,222.70 |
| Salmon, ID | 1 | $2,152.50 | $2,152.50 |
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.
Appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis in other states
- Alabama$1,074.00
- Alaska$5,699.00
- Arizona$1,265.11
- Arkansas$1,727.77
- California$2,130.50
- Colorado$7,540.97
- Connecticut$5,040.00
- Delaware$6,442.00
- Florida$2,909.73
- Georgia$3,100.00
- Illinois$2,780.60
- Indiana$812.00
- Iowa$1,701.52
- Kansas$2,331.10
- Kentucky$1,193.10
- Maine$2,278.80
- Maryland$2,264.00
- Michigan$1,722.35
- Minnesota$1,629.62
- Mississippi$2,172.50
- Missouri$1,474.80
- Montana$1,973.30
- Nebraska$1,936.90
- Nevada$3,873.00
- New Hampshire$1,047.20
- New Jersey$10,777.75
- New Mexico$1,745.50
- New York$660.10
- North Dakota$7,232.87
- Ohio$1,840.92
- Oklahoma$2,610.40
- Oregon$2,355.83
- Pennsylvania$641.94
- Puerto Rico$1,359.03
- South Carolina$955.00
- South Dakota$3,659.23
- Texas$3,132.97
- Vermont$1,256.25
- Washington$2,321.60
- West Virginia$8,658.00
- Wisconsin$4,862.31
- Wyoming$3,824.30
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.