Cost of a Appendectomy Visit
in Utah
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Utah's healthcare system, anchored by the Intermountain Healthcare network and supported by strong regional competition, offers patients access to high-quality surgical care across the Wasatch Front and beyond. Patients seeking laparoscopic appendectomy procedures in Utah typically pay between $80 and $1,321, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $975. With 405 active providers offering appendectomy services throughout the state, patients can browse all qualified surgeons to find the right fit for their needs and budget.
Average
$792
Median
$975
Lowest
$80
Highest
$1,321
Providers
405
8% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does appendectomy (laparoscopic) compare to related procedures in Utah?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $842 | $2,803 | $2,906 | 318 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $90 | $2,808 | $2,909 | 330 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $85 | $1,079 | $1,209 | 368 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $80 | $1,157 | $1,294 | 337 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $80 | $1,309 | $1,513 | 352 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $1,452 | $1,994 | 354 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $90 | $1,368 | $1,485 | 322 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $85 | $497 | $643 | 356 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $374 | $1,126 | $1,150 | 315 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $85 | $1,363 | $1,449 | 354 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $265 | $930 | $988 | 314 |
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 Utah
These hospitals in Utah are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
HEBER CITY, UT
CEDAR CITY, UT
NORTH LOGAN, UT
ST GEORGE, UT
PARK CITY, UT
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 Utah
Utah's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below national averages, benefiting from the state's efficient healthcare delivery models and strong regional competition among major health systems. The concentration of population along the Wasatch Front creates economies of scale for surgical services while rural areas face higher per-procedure costs due to lower patient volumes.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Utah's 405 appendectomy providers concentrate along the Wasatch Front corridor from Ogden to Provo, creating competitive pricing in metro areas but limited options in rural counties. Patients in southeastern Utah or the Uinta Basin may need to travel to Salt Lake City or Denver for specialized surgical care, adding travel costs to their total expense. This geographic concentration helps keep urban costs competitive while rural procedures may carry premium pricing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Utah's dominant health systems like Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health operate large hospital-based surgical programs with higher overhead costs than independent surgery centers. Ambulatory surgery centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley often provide the same laparoscopic appendectomy procedures at 20-30% lower facility fees. The mix of academic medical centers, community hospitals, and standalone surgical facilities creates varied pricing tiers across the state.
Insurance Market Competition in Utah
SelectHealth, BCBS Utah, and UHC maintain competitive networks throughout Utah, with SelectHealth holding particularly strong market position due to its Intermountain Healthcare integration. This three-way competition helps keep negotiated rates reasonable compared to states with single-payer dominance. The competitive marketplace benefits patients through broader network access and more aggressive rate negotiations between insurers and providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Utah
With 405 active appendectomy providers serving Utah's 3.4 million residents, the state maintains adequate surgical capacity, particularly in urban areas along the Wasatch Front. This healthy provider-to-population ratio prevents the supply shortages that drive up costs in other Western states. However, subspecialty surgical services remain concentrated in Salt Lake City and Provo, creating some geographic access disparities that can affect pricing for complex cases.
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 Utah
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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 |