Appendectomy Cost in Connecticut (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Appendectomy costs $13,107 on average without insurance in Connecticut, based on actual CMS data from 7 hospitals. Prices range from $21,846 to $21,846 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
7 hospitals in Connecticut report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $13,107.
7
in Connecticut
$21,846
gross charge
$13,107
40% below list price
$21,846 – $21,846
1.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Connecticut
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | HARTFORD | $21,846 | $13,107-40% | $11,181 – $19,759 | 0.1/10 | |
| MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | MANCHESTER | N/A | N/A | $6,984 – $6,984 | 0.1/10 | |
| JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECT Government - Local | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $1,242 – $10,400 | 0.1/10 | |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL Proprietary | WATERBURY | N/A | N/A | $5,265 – $5,265 | 0.1/10 | |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRISTOL | N/A | N/A | $633 – $14,107 | 0.1/10 | |
| DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PUTNAM | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | VERNON | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 |
HARTFORD, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$21,846
Cash Price
$13,107-40%
Negotiated Range
$11,181 – $19,759
MANCHESTER, CT · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,984 – $6,984
FARMINGTON, CT · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,242 – $10,400
WATERBURY, CT · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,265 – $5,265
BRISTOL, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$633 – $14,107
PUTNAM, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
VERNON, CT · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Appendectomy Cost by City in Connecticut
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What Affects Appendectomy Cost in Connecticut
Hospital charges for appendectomy in Connecticut vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For appendectomy in Connecticut, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 7 hospitals in Connecticut, appendectomy prices range from $21,846 to $21,846 — a 1.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Connecticut
The setting where appendectomy is performed in Connecticut significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Connecticut
Self-pay patients in Connecticut often have access to significantly discounted rates for appendectomy. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Connecticut, the average cash price for appendectomy is $13,107, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $21,846. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.