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Appendix Removal Through an Open Incision

Vermont rates for HCPCS 44950

Removes the appendix through a cut in the lower right abdomen. It is the standard treatment for appendicitis, an inflamed or infected appendix that causes sudden abdominal pain. This is the open version, done through a single incision rather than through small keyhole punctures with a camera.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $7,586 · 10th to 90th $7,586 to $7,586
facility $7,586

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,585.78
Median
$7,585.78
Typical High
$7,585.78