Cost of a Appendectomy Visit
in New Hampshire
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run approximately 11% above national averages, reflecting the state's limited insurer competition and concentrated provider networks. Patients requiring Appendectomy procedures typically pay between $558 and $1,752, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $1,131 based on negotiated insurance rates. With over 3,600 active Appendectomy providers across the state, patients can browse all available specialists throughout New Hampshire's metropolitan and rural regions.
Average
$1,147
Median
$1,131
Lowest
$558
Highest
$1,752
Providers
3,682
33% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does appendectomy (laparoscopic) compare to related procedures in New Hampshire?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,433 | $2,439 | $4,078 | 3,658 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $1,434 | $2,442 | $4,083 | 3,670 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $528 | $993 | $1,548 | 3,663 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $573 | $1,014 | $1,631 | 3,662 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $634 | $1,240 | $1,921 | 3,676 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $887 | $1,611 | $2,143 | 3,663 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $563 | $1,251 | $1,719 | 3,662 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $290 | $545 | $831 | 3,657 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $504 | $981 | $1,521 | 3,656 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $536 | $1,233 | $1,658 | 3,659 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $429 | $818 | $1,267 | 3,658 |
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 New Hampshire
These hospitals in New Hampshire are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
LITTLETON, NH
LEBANON, NH
DOVER, NH
LEBANON, NH
NEW LONDON, NH
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run 11% above national averages, driven by the state's small population spread across rural areas and limited insurer competition. The concentration of major medical facilities around Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Elliot Health System creates regional cost variations across the state's geography.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area and Lebanon-Hanover region around Dartmouth concentrate most surgical specialists, while rural areas like the North Country have limited local options. Patients in rural communities often travel significant distances for specialized surgical care, potentially increasing overall treatment costs. Emergency appendectomies in remote areas may require transport to regional medical centers with higher facility fees.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based surgical centers in New Hampshire typically charge higher facility fees than independent ambulatory surgery centers, though emergency appendectomies usually require full hospital capabilities. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Catholic Medical Center represent major health systems with comprehensive surgical programs but potentially higher overhead costs. Rural hospitals may have limited surgical capacity, requiring patient transfers for complex cases.
Insurance Market Competition in New Hampshire
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield maintains the largest market share among New Hampshire insurers, followed by Harvard Pilgrim and Cigna in more limited regional markets. This moderate concentration allows insurers reasonable negotiating power with providers but fewer options for consumers seeking competitive rates. The state's All-Payer Claims Database provides some cost transparency but limited real-time pricing information for patients.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Hampshire
With over 3,600 active Appendectomy providers reported in transparency data, New Hampshire maintains adequate surgical capacity relative to its population of 1.4 million residents. This supply includes both general surgeons capable of performing appendectomies and specialists at major medical centers throughout the state. The concentration of providers around academic medical centers like Dartmouth creates some geographic access disparities but generally stable pricing within metropolitan areas.
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 New Hampshire
What is the average cost of a Appendectomy visit in New Hampshire without insurance?
Does New Hampshire Medicaid cover Appendectomy visits?
How do I find an affordable Appendectomy near me in New Hampshire?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Appendectomy visit in New Hampshire?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Appendectomy in New Hampshire?
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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 |