How Much Does an Appendectomy Cost?
all-inclusive
Covers the surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and routine follow-up. No surprise bills.
A laparoscopic appendectomy at Surgery Center of Oklahoma is $7,368, posted online and fixed before your surgery date. That one number covers the surgeon, the facility, anesthesia, and routine follow-up, so there are no separate bills afterward. Appendectomy prices are notoriously unpredictable, because a hospital bills the surgeon, facility, and anesthesia separately and an emergency visit adds even more. SCO’s published price sits near the low end of the range and far below typical hospital billing, and you see it before you schedule.
What the price does not include: the $250 consultation, outside diagnostics, an overnight stay, or the treatment of any complication. Those are quoted separately so the $7,368 stays a fixed number rather than an estimate that grows later.
What an Appendectomy Costs Elsewhere
Published cash prices for a laparoscopic appendectomy run from about $7,035 to $15,019 on MDsave, and Sidecar Health puts appendix removal at $6,823 to $15,019 by state. Broader estimates are far higher: one cost guide puts the national average at $15,000, and emergency hospital bills are routinely quoted at $30,000 or more. SCO’s $7,368 is one fixed number near the low end of the published range and far below hospital billing, with no separate surgeon, facility, or anesthesia bill.
Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing for Appendix Surgery
Surgery is stressful enough without a confusing bill. At the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, we provide all-inclusive, bundled pricing for outpatient laparoscopic appendectomy. Our upfront pricing includes the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, anesthesia, and routine follow-up care. The consultation fee ($250) is billed separately, and costs for diagnostics, overnight stays, or complications are not included.
You’ll never be surprised by hidden or unexpected medical bills.
Patient Testimonials
“We were extremely impressed with the care we received. From the front door to exit the staff were kind, courteous and professional.”
“Professional, high quality, clean, modern surgical facility at a very payable price.”
How SCO Compares
Lower Costs
Our all-inclusive bundled pricing makes procedure costs clear and affordable for patients without insurance.
Shorter Waits
Most patients are scheduled quickly, avoiding long delays.
Better Recovery
Outpatient care reduces infection risk and supports a quicker return home. Our infection rate in 2021 was 0.00% compared with the national average of 2.6%.
Personalized Care
Our team specializes in patient-centered treatment.
SCO is the only fixed point on this scale. The competitor bars are look-up-able cash ranges from MDsave and Sidecar Health, and each is a range because the surgeon’s fee, the facility fee, and anesthesia are billed separately. At $7,368 SCO is not the lowest number anyone can find, but it is the only one that doesn’t move, and it sits near the low end of the range and far below the national average and hospital billing.
What Is a Laparoscopic Appendectomy?
An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. In a laparoscopic appendectomy, the surgeon works through a few small incisions with a camera and instruments, which usually means less pain and a faster recovery than open surgery. Most appendectomies are done urgently for appendicitis, but they can also be planned, and SCO’s published price is for a scheduled, self-pay laparoscopic appendectomy.
Who Is It For?
A planned laparoscopic appendectomy at SCO may fit people who:
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Have been advised to have the appendix removed and can schedule it
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Are paying cash or have a high-deductible plan and want a fixed, published price
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Want an accredited outpatient setting rather than a hospital
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Are medically stable and a candidate for outpatient surgery
Existing safety note retained: SCO applies a BMI limit of 50 for procedures. Acute appendicitis is a medical emergency; if you have severe abdominal pain, seek emergency care.
Recovery Timeline
- Same day: home a few hours after a straightforward laparoscopic appendectomy.
- First week: rest, short walks, and over-the-counter or prescribed pain control as the incisions heal.
- Weeks 1 to 2: most people return to desk work and light routine.
- By about 2 to 4 weeks: back to normal activity, avoiding heavy lifting until your surgeon clears you.
Your surgeon sets your actual timeline and gives you instructions specific to your surgery.
Why Choose the Surgery Center of Oklahoma?
- All-inclusive bundled pricing with no surprise bills, ever
- Experienced, board-certified general surgeons
- Physician-owned and managed facility focused on patients, not insurance companies
- Safe, accredited outpatient environment with consistently low complication rates
- Convenient Oklahoma City location with patients traveling from across the U.S.
Service Areas
We proudly serve patients in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Tulsa, and surrounding communities, but our reach extends much farther. Many patients travel to us from across the United States because our prices are published, fixed, and all-inclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will insurance pay for an appendectomy?
Usually yes, when it’s medically necessary, but what you pay depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and network, and an emergency appendectomy at a hospital can leave a large out-of-pocket bill. SCO’s $7,368 is a flat cash price that doesn’t depend on insurance at all.
How much does an appendectomy cost without insurance?
At SCO the all-inclusive price is $7,368, covering the surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and routine follow-up. Published cash estimates for a laparoscopic appendectomy elsewhere run from about $7,035 to $15,019, and emergency hospital bills are often quoted at $30,000 or more once every fee is added in.
Why is an appendectomy so expensive at a hospital?
Because a hospital bills each part separately, the surgeon, the facility, anesthesia, imaging, and often an emergency-room visit and an overnight stay, and none of it is fixed in advance. A planned procedure at an outpatient surgery center replaces those separate, unpredictable charges with one published price.
Do you stay overnight after a laparoscopic appendectomy?
For a straightforward planned laparoscopic appendectomy at SCO, no, most people go home the same day. Going home the same day is part of why an outpatient surgery center costs less than a hospital.
Is the price the same for open surgery?
The $7,368 price is for a laparoscopic appendectomy (CPT 44970). Open appendectomy is a different procedure and may be priced differently; ask us for that price if your surgeon recommends the open approach.
Can you plan an appendectomy, or is it always an emergency?
Most appendectomies are done urgently for appendicitis. But some are planned, for example an interval appendectomy after appendicitis has settled, or a self-pay removal on a surgeon’s recommendation. SCO’s fixed price is for those planned, scheduled cases. Acute appendicitis is an emergency, so seek emergency care for severe abdominal pain.
Is gallbladder removal considered major surgery?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is minimally invasive but still a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia. Recovery is quicker compared to open surgery.