Cost of a Appendectomy Visit
in Idaho
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Idaho's rural geography and limited specialist concentration create unique cost patterns for surgical procedures across the state's 44 counties. Patients seeking a laparoscopic Appendectomy in Idaho typically pay between $80 and $1,349, with a median negotiated rate of $719. With 182 active providers offering this procedure statewide, patients can browse all qualified surgeons and compare costs before scheduling their appendectomy.
Average
$716
Median
$719
Lowest
$80
Highest
$1,349
Providers
182
17% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does appendectomy (laparoscopic) compare to related procedures in Idaho?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,061 | $1,894 | $3,049 | 78 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $90 | $1,843 | $3,023 | 93 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $85 | $797 | $1,348 | 101 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $80 | $838 | $4,173 | 201 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $80 | $738 | $1,480 | 145 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $1,196 | $2,021 | 96 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $80 | $785 | $1,422 | 122 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $85 | $388 | $679 | 96 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $438 | $690 | $1,197 | 76 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $85 | $839 | $1,484 | 93 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $90 | $581 | $1,031 | 80 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 44970 — Laparoscopic appendectomy). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 44970 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 44970 (Laparoscopic appendectomy), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 44970 covers: the provider's professional fee for appendectomy (laparoscopic). It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Idaho
These hospitals in Idaho are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
BOISE, ID
MCCALL, ID
BOISE, ID
MOSCOW, ID
POST FALLS, ID
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Appendectomy Visit Costs Vary Across Idaho
Idaho's surgical costs run approximately 3% below the national average, reflecting the state's lower overall cost of living and less concentrated healthcare market. The state's vast rural geography creates unique access challenges, with many patients traveling significant distances to reach qualified surgical facilities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Idaho's 182 appendectomy providers are concentrated in the Boise metropolitan area and other urban centers like Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls. Rural patients often face longer travel times and may encounter higher costs due to limited local competition and the need to use larger regional medical centers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient surgical centers typically charge more than independent ambulatory surgery centers due to higher overhead costs and staffing requirements. Idaho's major health systems like Saint Alphonsus and Kootenai Health operate most of the state's surgical facilities, which can affect pricing consistency across different regions.
Insurance Market Competition in Idaho
With Regence BlueCross and PacificSource holding significant market share, Idaho has moderate insurance competition compared to other western states. This concentrated market can affect negotiated rates, though the presence of multiple regional insurers helps maintain some price competition for surgical procedures.
Physician Supply and Demand in Idaho
Idaho's 182 active providers offering laparoscopic appendectomy represents adequate coverage for the state's population, though geographic distribution remains uneven. The concentration of surgeons in urban areas means rural patients may face longer wait times for non-emergency procedures and potentially higher costs due to limited local options.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Appendectomy Costs in Idaho
What is the average cost of a Appendectomy visit in Idaho without insurance?
Does Idaho Medicaid cover Appendectomy visits?
How do I find an affordable Appendectomy near me in Idaho?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Appendectomy visit in Idaho?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Appendectomy in Idaho?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 44970)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $5,429 | $2,206 |
| 2 | Iowa Range: $85 – $2,810 | $1,400 |
| 3 | Wyoming Range: $631 – $1,894 | $1,180 |
| 4 | New Hampshire Range: $558 – $1,752 | $1,147 |
| 5 | Nebraska Range: $726 – $1,396 | $1,142 |
| 6 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $2,485 | $1,133 |
| 7 | South Dakota Range: $85 – $2,418 | $1,127 |
| 8 | Georgia Range: $85 – $2,038 | $1,033 |
| 9 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $2,095 | $1,024 |
| 10 | Maine Range: $682 – $1,177 | $1,001 |
| 11 | Michigan Range: $80 – $2,021 | $978 |
| 12 | District of Columbia Range: $413 – $1,405 | $945 |
| 13 | New Mexico Range: $507 – $1,408 | $933 |
| 14 | Connecticut Range: $361 – $1,590 | $908 |
| 15 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $1,752 | $905 |
| 16 | Washington Range: $80 – $1,832 | $902 |
| 17 | Missouri Range: $551 – $1,185 | $901 |
| 18 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $1,767 | $882 |
| 19 | New York Range: $412 – $1,655 | $882 |
| 20 | Indiana Range: $80 – $1,805 | $881 |
| 21 | Illinois Range: $85 – $1,654 | $865 |
| 22 | Delaware Range: $80 – $1,893 | $865 |
| 23 | Vermont Range: $449 – $1,463 | $865 |
| 24 | New Jersey Range: $340 – $1,669 | $852 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $1,655 | $837 |
| 26 | Mississippi Range: $473 – $1,440 | $827 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $1,616 | $814 |
| 28 | West Virginia Range: $85 – $1,557 | $799 |
| 29 | California Range: $80 – $1,375 | $796 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania Range: $80 – $1,669 | $794 |
| 31 | Utah Range: $80 – $1,321 | $792 |
| 32 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $1,376 | $767 |
| 33 | Kansas Range: $562 – $1,006 | $767 |
| 34 | Louisiana Range: $368 – $1,236 | $766 |
| 35 | Colorado Range: $85 – $1,421 | $765 |
| 36 | Kentucky Range: $85 – $1,415 | $758 |
| 37 | Virginia Range: $404 – $1,238 | $755 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $437 – $1,238 | $750 |
| 39 | Ohio Range: $355 – $1,185 | $733 |
| 40 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $1,236 | $720 |
| 41 | Idaho Range: $80 – $1,349 | $716 |
| 42 | Tennessee Range: $90 – $1,258 | $699 |
| 43 | Nevada Range: $464 – $983 | $673 |
| 44 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $1,290 | $667 |
| 45 | Alabama Range: $80 – $1,208 | $653 |
| 46 | Texas Range: $85 – $1,155 | $634 |
| 47 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $1,142 | $588 |
| 48 | Arizona Range: $90 – $1,016 | $538 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $1,339 | $500 |
| 50 | Montana Range: $80 – $1,231 | $464 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $1,065 | $385 |