Appendectomy Cost in Little Rock, AR (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a appendectomy cost in Little Rock, AR?

You could pay $2,314 or $4,903 for the same appendectomy in Little Rock, AR - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 12 reporting hospitals is $4,653. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where appendectomy costs vary in Little Rock, AR

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield dominates commercial insurance contracting statewide, creating relatively uniform negotiated rates across most major health systems. UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) and Baptist Health anchor the major institutional tiers; rural Arkansas has extensive critical access hospital coverage where cash prices may be higher than urban facilities despite lower local costs. Appendectomy is largely an emergency procedure, which eliminates most price shopping. The main cost driver is surgical approach and admission status: uncomplicated laparoscopic appendectomies are increasingly performed as same-day outpatient cases at substantially lower total cost than open or complicated inpatient stays. Your primary out-of-pocket exposure is driven by your deductible and whether the facility and surgeon are both in-network.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Frequently asked questions: appendectomy costs in Little Rock, AR

How much does an appendectomy cost in Little Rock, AR?

Across 12 Little Rock, AR hospitals that publish prices, an appendectomy ranges from $1,540 to $6,435, with a median of $4,653. Most facilities fall between $2,029 and $4,903. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an appendectomy in Little Rock, AR?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Little Rock, AR data is CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock at about $1,540. By metro, Little Rock has the lowest median ($4,106). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is an appendectomy so much cheaper at some Little Rock, AR hospitals?

Prices vary up to 4.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Little Rock, AR, the median cash (self-pay) price is $4,653 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,071 - about 4.3× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an appendectomy in Little Rock, AR?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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