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Unlisted Keyhole Operation On The Appendix

Wyoming 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $12,303 · 10th to 90th $5,129 to $18,621Professionalmedian $1,660 · 10th to 90th $1,660 to $1,660
$2.0K$5.0K$10.0Kfacility $12,303professional $1,660

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$12,302.69
Typical High
$18,620.87