Appendectomy Cost in Omaha, NE (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a appendectomy cost in Omaha, NE?

You could pay $1,168 or $2,155 for the same appendectomy in Omaha, NE — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 7 reporting hospitals is $1,168. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Location within the state matters too: Council Bluffs has the lowest metro median ($1,439) while Omaha runs highest ($2,552) — a 1.8× difference inside Omaha, NE alone. Omaha, NE prices for an appendectomy span 3.6× across 7 reporting hospitals, from $1,157 (Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha) up to $4,181 (Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha) for identical care. Half of Omaha, NE facilities price it at or below $1,168, with most clustered between $1,168 and $2,155. Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $1,168 versus a median negotiated rate of $610 — about 1.9× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.

Where appendectomy costs vary in Omaha, NE

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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Lower-cost options in Omaha, NE start around $1,168 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $1,168 and $2,824. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: CHI Health Missouri Valley in Missouri Valley (cash price from $1,157); CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha (cash price from $1,168); CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha (cash price from $1,168). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Omaha, NE Appendectomy prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Where you can save the most on appendectomy in Omaha, NE

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Most expensive appendectomy providers in Omaha, NE

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Why prices vary this much

Of the Omaha, NE facilities reporting prices, 4 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $1,168) while 2 sit in a high-cost tier ($2,824 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

Among the cities with the most reporting hospitals, Omaha has a median reported price of $2,552 across 4 facilities, while facilities in Council Bluffs tend to report lower prices (median: $1,439). City-level variation within a state often reflects local market structure, not procedure complexity.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

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How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

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Frequently asked questions: appendectomy costs in Omaha, NE

How much does an appendectomy cost in Omaha, NE?

Across 7 Omaha, NE hospitals that publish prices, an appendectomy ranges from $1,157 to $4,181, with a median of $1,168. Most facilities fall between $1,168 and $2,155. 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 Omaha, NE?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Omaha, NE data is CHI Health Missouri Valley in Missouri Valley at about $1,157. By metro, Council Bluffs has the lowest median ($1,439). 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 Omaha, NE hospitals?

Prices vary up to 3.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Omaha, NE, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,168 versus a median negotiated rate of $610 — about 1.9× 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 Omaha, NE?

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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