Cost of a Appendectomy Visit
in Texas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Texas operates over 600 ambulatory surgery centers, creating one of the nation's most competitive markets for surgical procedures like laparoscopic appendectomy. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $85 and $1,155 for this minimally invasive procedure, with a median cost of $663. With over 13,000 active providers across the Lone Star State offering appendectomy services, patients have extensive options for finding quality care at competitive prices.
Average
$634
Median
$663
Lowest
$85
Highest
$1,155
Providers
13,126
26% below national average
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| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $977 | $1,912 | 5,874 |
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| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $90 | $469 | $895 | 8,448 |
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 Texas
These hospitals in Texas are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
BRYAN, TX
AMARILLO, TX
SAN ANTONIO, TX
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 Texas
Texas appendectomy costs run approximately 4% below national averages, reflecting the state's competitive surgical market and lower overall healthcare costs compared to coastal states. The vast geographic spread from major metropolitan areas to remote rural counties creates significant variation in both access and pricing across different regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Major Texas metropolitan areas like Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin offer numerous surgical options with competitive pricing due to high procedure volumes. Rural areas of East Texas, the Panhandle, and West Texas may have limited surgical facilities, requiring patients to travel to regional medical centers for appendectomy procedures. This geographic disparity can result in higher costs for rural patients due to both facility premiums and travel expenses.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Texas's large network of independent ambulatory surgery centers typically offers lower facility fees compared to hospital-based outpatient departments. Major health systems like Houston Methodist, Baylor Scott & White, and UT Southwestern operate numerous facilities across the state, with varying cost structures depending on location and facility type. Academic medical centers generally carry higher overhead costs but may offer more complex surgical expertise.
Insurance Market Competition in Texas
The presence of multiple major insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, and Cigna creates competitive negotiated rates for surgical procedures throughout the state. Texas's large population and numerous healthcare facilities give insurers significant leverage in rate negotiations. However, some rural areas may have limited insurer participation, potentially resulting in higher out-of-network costs for certain appendectomy providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Texas
With over 13,000 providers offering appendectomy services across Texas, the state maintains adequate surgical capacity in most metropolitan areas. This robust provider supply helps maintain competitive pricing and reasonable wait times for scheduled procedures. However, the concentration of surgeons in urban areas means rural patients may face longer travel distances and potentially higher costs due to limited local competition.
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 Texas
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Does Texas Medicaid cover Appendectomy visits?
How do I find an affordable Appendectomy near me in Texas?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Appendectomy visit in Texas?
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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 |