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Unlisted Keyhole Operation On The Appendix

Maine rates for HCPCS 44979

Covers a keyhole operation on the appendix, performed with a camera and instruments through small abdominal incisions, for which there is no standard named service. The surgeon submits a written report describing exactly what was carried out. It is used only when no named keyhole appendix procedure fits the work performed.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $0 · 10th–90th $0$4,1690%50%90th$0$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.40
Median
$0.40
Typical High
$4,168.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$691.83
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.40
Median
$0.40
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,302.69
Median
$12,302.69
Typical High
$12,302.69