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Appendectomy Cost in Kentucky (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Appendectomy costs $4,192 on average without insurance in Kentucky, based on actual CMS data from 17 hospitals. Prices range from $1,031 to $28,715 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

17 hospitals in Kentucky report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $4,192.

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Hospitals

in Kentucky

Average List Price

$11,439

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$4,192

63% below list price

Price Range

$1,031 – $28,715

27.9x spread

Hospital Prices in Kentucky

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
TRIGG COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CADIZ	$1,031	$454-56%	$320 – $7,486	0.1/10
METHODIST HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Church	MORGANFIELD	$1,950	$683-65%	$395 – $1,127	0.1/10
MONROE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	TOMPKINSVILLE	$3,439	$1,375-60%	$522 – $5,609	0.1/10
BRECKINRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local	HARDINSBURG	$10,044	$2,511-75%	$5,869 – $10,044	0.1/10
NORTON HOSPITALS, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	LOUISVILLE	$10,044	$2,511-75%	$5,869 – $10,044	0.1/10
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary	VERSAILLES	$14,075	$5,630-60%	$4,223 – $14,075	0.1/10
SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL Proprietary	LEBANON	$22,216	$8,886-60%	$5,387 – $22,216	0.1/10
GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary	GEORGETOWN	$28,715	$11,486-60%	$5,732 – $28,715	0.1/10
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	LEXINGTON	N/A	N/A	$4,965 – $33,470	0.1/10
TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	BOWLING GREEN	N/A	N/A	$3,801 – $10,824	0.1/10
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	PIKEVILLE	N/A	N/A	$247 – $2,436	0.1/10
SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING Voluntary non-profit - Private	MOUNT STERLING	N/A	N/A	$4,965 – $33,470	0.1/10
FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	FRANKFORT	N/A	N/A	$3,801 – $11,706	0.1/10
SAINT JOSEPH LONDON Voluntary non-profit - Private	LONDON	N/A	N/A	$4,965 – $33,470	0.1/10
UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SHELBYVILLE	N/A	N/A	$1,905 – $9,382	0.1/10
UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private	LOUISVILLE	N/A	N/A	$1,905 – $9,382	0.1/10
LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER Veterans Health Administration	LOUISVILLE	N/A	N/A	$1,905 – $9,382	0.1/10

TRIGG COUNTY HOSPITAL

CADIZ, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,031

Cash Price

$454-56%

Negotiated Range

$320 – $7,486

METHODIST HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY

MORGANFIELD, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$1,950

Cash Price

$683-65%

Negotiated Range

$395 – $1,127

MONROE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

TOMPKINSVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,439

Cash Price

$1,375-60%

Negotiated Range

$522 – $5,609

BRECKINRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HARDINSBURG, KY · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$10,044

Cash Price

$2,511-75%

Negotiated Range

$5,869 – $10,044

NORTON HOSPITALS, INC

LOUISVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$10,044

Cash Price

$2,511-75%

Negotiated Range

$5,869 – $10,044

BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

VERSAILLES, KY · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$14,075

Cash Price

$5,630-60%

Negotiated Range

$4,223 – $14,075

SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL

LEBANON, KY · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$22,216

Cash Price

$8,886-60%

Negotiated Range

$5,387 – $22,216

GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

GEORGETOWN, KY · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$28,715

Cash Price

$11,486-60%

Negotiated Range

$5,732 – $28,715

SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL

LEXINGTON, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,965 – $33,470

TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL

BOWLING GREEN, KY · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,801 – $10,824

PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER

PIKEVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$247 – $2,436

SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING

MOUNT STERLING, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,965 – $33,470

FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FRANKFORT, KY · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,801 – $11,706

SAINT JOSEPH LONDON

LONDON, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,965 – $33,470

UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL

SHELBYVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,905 – $9,382

UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

LOUISVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,905 – $9,382

LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

LOUISVILLE, KY · Veterans Health Administration

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,905 – $9,382

Appendectomy Cost by City in Kentucky

Louisville

Appendectomy Cost in Other States

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What Affects Appendectomy Cost in Kentucky

Hospital charges for appendectomy in Kentucky vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For appendectomy in Kentucky, 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 17 hospitals in Kentucky, appendectomy prices range from $1,031 to $28,715 — a 27.9x 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 Kentucky

Appendectomy in Kentucky can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Kentucky

Self-pay patients in Kentucky 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 Kentucky, the average cash price for appendectomy is $4,192, which is 63% lower than the average list price of $11,439. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appendectomy Cost in Kentucky

How much does Appendectomy cost in Kentucky?▼

The average cash price for appendectomy in Kentucky is $4,192. Prices range from $1,031 to $28,715 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Appendectomy prices vary so much in Kentucky?▼

Hospital prices for appendectomy in Kentucky differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Appendectomy by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Kentucky, the average cash price for appendectomy is $4,192, which is 63% below the average list price of $11,439. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Appendectomy in Kentucky?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Kentucky offers the lowest cash price for appendectomy. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Appendectomy?▼

Most health insurance plans cover appendectomy when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.