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Appendectomy Cost in New Jersey (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Appendectomy costs $9,163 on average without insurance in New Jersey, based on actual CMS data from 18 hospitals. Prices range from $304 to $29,028 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

18 hospitals in New Jersey report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $9,163.

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Hospitals

in New Jersey

Average List Price

$15,328

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$9,163

40% below list price

Price Range

$304 – $29,028

95.5x spread

Hospital Prices in New Jersey

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PHILLIPSBURG	$304	$274-10%	$32 – $152	0.1/10
ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC Voluntary non-profit - Church	PATERSON	$2,018	$2,018	$228 – $9,822	0.1/10
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE	$15,347	$6,376-58%	$4,516 – $10,521	0.1/10
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Government - State	NEWARK	$21,388	$7,785-64%	$594 – $20,319	0.1/10
SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	NEWARK	$20,831	$8,509-59%	$22 – $16,665	0.1/10
SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL/ DENVILLE CAMPUS Proprietary	DENVILLE	$26,061	$8,800-66%	$4,485 – $20,849	0.1/10
ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	PASSAIC	$19,146	$8,932-53%	$1,715 – $15,316	0.1/10
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CAMDEN	$10,748	$10,748	$610 – $9,388	0.1/10
DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	BROWNS MILLS	$29,028	$29,028	—	0.1/10
TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELIZABETH	$8,408	N/A	$1,092 – $8,408	0.1/10
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	FLEMINGTON	N/A	N/A	$109 – $23,593	0.1/10
VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PARAMUS	N/A	N/A	$4,586 – $23,034	0.1/10
CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	EAST ORANGE	N/A	N/A	$264 – $14,826	0.1/10
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELMER	N/A	N/A	$508 – $10,777	0.1/10
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ENGLEWOOD	N/A	N/A	$363 – $12,004	0.1/10
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND Voluntary non-profit - Private	VINELAND	N/A	N/A	$508 – $10,777	0.1/10
JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	STRATFORD	N/A	N/A	$260 – $9,806	0.1/10
BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	PARAMUS	N/A	N/A	$724 – $11,131	0.1/10

ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$304

Cash Price

$274-10%

Negotiated Range

$32 – $152

ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC

PATERSON, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$2,018

Cash Price

$2,018

Negotiated Range

$228 – $9,822

CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$15,347

Cash Price

$6,376-58%

Negotiated Range

$4,516 – $10,521

THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

NEWARK, NJ · Government - State

0.1/10

List Price

$21,388

Cash Price

$7,785-64%

Negotiated Range

$594 – $20,319

SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER

NEWARK, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$20,831

Cash Price

$8,509-59%

Negotiated Range

$22 – $16,665

SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL/ DENVILLE CAMPUS

DENVILLE, NJ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$26,061

Cash Price

$8,800-66%

Negotiated Range

$4,485 – $20,849

ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL

PASSAIC, NJ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$19,146

Cash Price

$8,932-53%

Negotiated Range

$1,715 – $15,316

COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

CAMDEN, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$10,748

Cash Price

$10,748

Negotiated Range

$610 – $9,388

DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER

BROWNS MILLS, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$29,028

Cash Price

$29,028

TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ELIZABETH, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$8,408

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,092 – $8,408

HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER

FLEMINGTON, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$109 – $23,593

VALLEY HOSPITAL

PARAMUS, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,586 – $23,034

CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

EAST ORANGE, NJ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$264 – $14,826

INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL

ELMER, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$508 – $10,777

ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

ENGLEWOOD, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$363 – $12,004

INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND

VINELAND, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$508 – $10,777

JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL

STRATFORD, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$260 – $9,806

BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

PARAMUS, NJ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$724 – $11,131

Appendectomy Cost in Other States

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What Affects Appendectomy Cost in New Jersey

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

For appendectomy in New Jersey, 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 18 hospitals in New Jersey, appendectomy prices range from $304 to $29,028 — a 95.5x 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 New Jersey

Appendectomy in New Jersey 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 New Jersey

If you're paying out of pocket for appendectomy in New Jersey, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In New Jersey, the average cash price for appendectomy is $9,163, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $15,328. 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 New Jersey

How much does Appendectomy cost in New Jersey?▼

The average cash price for appendectomy in New Jersey is $9,163. Prices range from $304 to $29,028 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Appendectomy prices vary so much in New Jersey?▼

Hospital prices for appendectomy in New Jersey 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 New Jersey, the average cash price for appendectomy is $9,163, which is 40% below the average list price of $15,328. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Appendectomy in New Jersey?▼

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