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Appendectomy Cost in Maine (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Appendectomy costs $1,500 on average without insurance in Maine, based on actual CMS data from 19 hospitals. Prices range from $1 to $3,098 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

19 hospitals in Maine report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $1,500.

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Hospitals

in Maine

Average List Price

$1,835

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$1,500

18% below list price

Price Range

$1 – $3,098

3098.0x spread

Hospital Prices in Maine

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	LEWISTON	$1	$1-32%	—	0.1/10
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	BANGOR	$1	$1-32%	—	0.1/10
CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CALAIS	$1,341	$1,006-25%	$277 – $1,227	0.1/10
PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	LINCOLN	$1,804	$1,443-20%	$86 – $1,732	0.1/10
REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	SKOWHEGAN	$2,393	$1,795-25%	$1,340 – $2,393	0.1/10
MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MILLINOCKET	$2,002	$1,802-10%	$0 – $1,862	0.1/10
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BAR HARBOR	$2,994	$2,246-25%	$2,994 – $2,994	0.1/10
DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MACHIAS	$3,098	$2,324-25%	$1,363 – $2,835	0.1/10
HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HOULTON	$2,880	$2,880	$40 – $40	0.1/10
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	LEWISTON	N/A	N/A	$420 – $420	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal	WESTBROOK	N/A	N/A	$568 – $5,647	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	NORWAY	N/A	N/A	$576 – $26,842	0.1/10
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	AUGUSTA	N/A	N/A	$5,785 – $22,978	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BRUNSWICK	N/A	N/A	$568 – $20,378	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ROCKPORT	N/A	N/A	$574 – $27,421	0.1/10
LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private	DAMARISCOTTA	N/A	N/A	$576 – $34,895	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	FARMINGTON	N/A	N/A	$576 – $25,329	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	PORTLAND	N/A	N/A	$568 – $25,648	0.1/10
MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BELFAST	N/A	N/A	$576 – $28,666	0.1/10

ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

Cash Price

$1-32%

ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL

BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

Cash Price

$1-32%

CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

CALAIS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,341

Cash Price

$1,006-25%

Negotiated Range

$277 – $1,227

PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL

LINCOLN, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,804

Cash Price

$1,443-20%

Negotiated Range

$86 – $1,732

REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SKOWHEGAN, ME · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,393

Cash Price

$1,795-25%

Negotiated Range

$1,340 – $2,393

MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL

MILLINOCKET, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,002

Cash Price

$1,802-10%

Negotiated Range

$0 – $1,862

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL

BAR HARBOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,994

Cash Price

$2,246-25%

Negotiated Range

$2,994 – $2,994

DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

MACHIAS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,098

Cash Price

$2,324-25%

Negotiated Range

$1,363 – $2,835

HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HOULTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,880

Cash Price

$2,880

Negotiated Range

$40 – $40

CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$420 – $420

MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR

WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$568 – $5,647

MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL

NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$576 – $26,842

MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER

AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,785 – $22,978

MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL

BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$568 – $20,378

MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL

ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$574 – $27,421

LINCOLNHEALTH

DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$576 – $34,895

MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL

FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$576 – $25,329

MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$568 – $25,648

MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL

BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$576 – $28,666

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What Affects Appendectomy Cost in Maine

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

For appendectomy in Maine, 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 19 hospitals in Maine, appendectomy prices range from $1 to $3,098 — a 3098.0x 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 Maine

Appendectomy in Maine 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 Maine

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access appendectomy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Maine offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Maine, the average cash price for appendectomy is $1,500, which is 18% lower than the average list price of $1,835. 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 Maine

How much does Appendectomy cost in Maine?▼

The average cash price for appendectomy in Maine is $1,500. Prices range from $1 to $3,098 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Appendectomy prices vary so much in Maine?▼

Hospital prices for appendectomy in Maine 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 Maine, the average cash price for appendectomy is $1,500, which is 18% below the average list price of $1,835. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Appendectomy in Maine?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Maine 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.