Appendectomy, ruptured appendix cost in Ohio
In Ohio, 11 hospitals publish a cash price for appendectomy for a ruptured appendix with abscess or peritonitis: from $934.70 to $3,991.50, with a median of $1,363.50. The lowest price is at Akron General Medical Center (Akron) and 2 other hospitals. The highest price is 4.3× 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 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Ohio, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron General Medical Center lowest Akron · Akron, OH APPENDECTOMY | $934.70 | $1,438.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital lowest Canton · Canton-Massillon, OH APPENDECTOMY | $934.70 | $1,438.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Union Hospital Association lowest Dover · New Philadelphia-Dover, OH APPENDECTOMY | $934.70 | $1,438.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Barnesville Hospital Association Barnesville · Wheeling, WV-OH APPENDECTOMY | $1,007.50 | $2,015.00 | — source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland · Cleveland, OH Appendectomy; Ruptured Appendix W/Abscess/Generalized Peritonitis | $1,131.28 | $3,232.22 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima · Lima, OH Appendectomy | $1,363.50 | $1,515.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron Akron · Akron, OH PR APPENDEC RPTD APPENDIX ABSC/PRITONITIS | $1,834.20 | $3,057.00 | Nov 11, 2025 source file |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo Toledo · Toledo, OH PR APPENDEC RPTD APPENDIX ABSC/PRITONITIS | $2,154.60 | $3,591.00 | — source file |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Pr Appendec Rptd Appendix Absc/Pritonitis|By Specialist | $3,273.69 | $6,419.00 | — source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland · Cleveland, OH APPENDEC RPTD APPENDIX ABSC/PRITONITIS | $3,770.00 | $5,800.00 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus · Columbus, OH PR APPENDEC RPTD APPENDIX ABSC/PRITONITIS | $3,991.50 | $4,435.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 2 | $934.70 | $1,384.45 |
| Cleveland, OH | 2 | $1,131.28 | $2,450.64 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 1 | $934.70 | $934.70 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1 | $3,273.69 | $3,273.69 |
| Columbus, OH | 1 | $3,991.50 | $3,991.50 |
| Lima, OH | 1 | $1,363.50 | $1,363.50 |
| New Philadelphia-Dover, OH | 1 | $934.70 | $934.70 |
| Toledo, OH | 1 | $2,154.60 | $2,154.60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 1 | $1,007.50 | $1,007.50 |
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
- Alaska$5,699.00
- Arizona$1,222.10
- California$2,307.58
- Colorado$7,540.97
- Connecticut$5,040.00
- Delaware$6,442.00
- Florida$3,770.00
- Illinois$963.90
- Indiana$963.90
- Iowa$2,149.60
- Kansas$1,254.72
- Kentucky$963.90
- Maine$686.40
- Maryland$2,264.00
- Michigan$1,751.90
- Minnesota$2,769.80
- Missouri$1,610.24
- Montana$1,897.15
- Nebraska$1,961.29
- Nevada$3,873.00
- New Hampshire$1,782.18
- New Jersey$10,777.75
- New York$1,490.72
- North Dakota$1,494.99
- Oregon$2,309.35
- Pennsylvania$641.94
- South Dakota$3,659.23
- Tennessee$755.32
- Texas$3,121.13
- Vermont$1,666.76
- Washington$2,074.95
- West Virginia$971.00
- Wisconsin$4,577.30
- Wyoming$3,575.43
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.