Appendectomy Cost in North Dakota (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Appendectomy costs $869 on average without insurance in North Dakota, based on actual CMS data from 8 hospitals. Prices range from $1,550 to $1,775 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
8 hospitals in North Dakota report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $869.
8
in North Dakota
$1,655
gross charge
$869
47% below list price
$1,550 – $1,775
1.1x spread
Hospital Prices in North Dakota
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTRU HOSPITAL Government - Local | GRAND FORKS | $1,775 | $692-61% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Church | BISMARCK | $1,550 | $791-49% | $1,023 – $10,093 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON Voluntary non-profit - Church | WILLISTON | $1,647 | $955-42% | $725 – $1,548 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON Voluntary non-profit - Church | DICKINSON | $1,647 | $1,038-37% | $692 – $1,598 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRINITY HOSPITALS Voluntary non-profit - Private | MINOT | N/A | N/A | $6,176 – $6,176 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARGO | N/A | N/A | $3,893 – $9,136 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARGO | N/A | N/A | $5,563 – $13,183 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK Voluntary non-profit - Private | BISMARCK | N/A | N/A | $5,223 – $7,585 | 0.1/10 |
GRAND FORKS, ND · Government - Local
List Price
$1,775
Cash Price
$692-61%
BISMARCK, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1,550
Cash Price
$791-49%
Negotiated Range
$1,023 – $10,093
WILLISTON, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1,647
Cash Price
$955-42%
Negotiated Range
$725 – $1,548
DICKINSON, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1,647
Cash Price
$1,038-37%
Negotiated Range
$692 – $1,598
MINOT, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,176 – $6,176
FARGO, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,893 – $9,136
FARGO, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,563 – $13,183
BISMARCK, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,223 – $7,585
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What Affects Appendectomy Cost in North Dakota
If you're researching appendectomy costs in North Dakota, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for appendectomy in North Dakota are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 8 hospitals in North Dakota, appendectomy prices range from $1,550 to $1,775 — a 1.1x 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 North Dakota
The setting where appendectomy is performed in North Dakota 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 North Dakota
Self-pay patients in North Dakota 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 North Dakota, the average cash price for appendectomy is $869, which is 47% lower than the average list price of $1,655. 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.