Appendectomy Cost in West Virginia (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a appendectomy cost in West Virginia?
A typical appendectomy in West Virginia costs $1,844–$6,972 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 16 hospitals is $1,310. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
WVU Medicine and CAMC (Charleston Area Medical Center) are the primary academic systems, with Thomas Health and Highmark's West Penn Allegheny network providing additional coverage. West Virginia has one of the lowest wage indices in the country, which depresses Medicare-adjusted rates significantly - but commercial rates don't always follow the same pattern. Many rural facilities are critical access hospitals. 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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Example: two commercially insured patients in Huntington could pay ~$590 and ~$3,628 for the identical procedure - a $3,038 difference driven entirely by facility choice.
Where appendectomy costs vary in West Virginia
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Cheapest Appendectomy Providers in West Virginia
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
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| 1 | Webster Memorial Hospital Inc | Webster Springs, WV | $467 | -$843 |
| 2 | Potomac Valley Hospital of WV, Inc. | Keyser, WV | $473 | -$837 |
| 3 | West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc. | Summersville, WV | $514 | -$796 |
| 4 | Grant Memorial Hospital Inc | Petersburg, WV | $582 | -$728 |
| 5 | St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc. | Buckhannon, WV | $659 | -$651 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- Webster Memorial Hospital Inc is the lowest-cost option at $467 - $843 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $5,185, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for appendectomy
The same appendectomy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $406–$19,699
- Professional fee $894–$3,448
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $467–$11,100
- Professional fee $894–$3,448
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
West Virginia 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.
How we calculate "Your Price"
We prioritize cash price (the self-pay rate) over the negotiated rate, and only fall back to the gross charge, the inflated list price few people actually pay, when nothing else is reported.
| # | Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median | Gross Charge |
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| #1 | Jefferson Memorial Hospital | Ranson, WV | $406 | -$904 | $1,354 |
| #2 | St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc. | Buckhannon, WV | $420 | -$890 | $1,449–$1,979 |
| #3 | Broaddus Hospital Association Inc | Philippi, WV | $444 | -$866 | $444–$682 |
| #4 | Webster Memorial Hospital Inc | Webster Springs, WV | $467 | -$843 | $467–$682 |
| #5 | Potomac Valley Hospital of WV, Inc. | Keyser, WV | $473 | -$837 | $1,354 |
| #6 | West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc. | Summersville, WV | $514 | -$796 | $1,354 |
| #7 | Grant Memorial Hospital Inc | Petersburg, WV | $582 | -$728 | $1,354 |
| #8 | Sistersville General Hospital | Sistersville, WV | $1,282 | -$28 | $1,282–$1,864 |
| #9 | Davis Medical Center | Elkins, WV | $5,185 | +$3,875 | $444–$5,881 |
| #10 | Community Health Association | Ripley, WV | $1,880 | +$570 | $3,761 |
| #11 | Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. | Huntington, WV | $3,628 | +$2,318 | $363–$8,683 |
| #12 | St. Marys Medical Center | Huntington, WV | $5,834 | +$4,524 | $363–$15,133 |
| #13 | West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. | Morgantown, WV | $6,872 | +$5,562 | $13,744 |
| #14 | Boone Memorial Hospital | Madison, WV | $7,473 | +$6,163 | $14,947–$19,309 |
| #15 | Weirton Medical Center Inc | Weirton, WV | $10,916 | +$9,606 | $21,832–$34,608 |
| #16 | Raleigh General Hospital | WV | $19,699 | +$18,389 | $49,248 |
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $12,576, including Raleigh General Hospital at $19,699, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,338 versus $1,338 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. 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.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$3,400 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$680 |
| Out-of-network provider | $7,480+ |
Frequently asked questions: appendectomy costs in West Virginia
How much does an appendectomy cost in West Virginia?
Across 16 West Virginia hospitals that publish prices, an appendectomy ranges from $363 to $49,248, with a median of $1,310. Most facilities fall between $528 and $3,628. 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 West Virginia?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our West Virginia data is Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson at about $406. By metro, Webster Springs has the lowest median ($467). 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 West Virginia hospitals?
Prices vary up to 135.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In West Virginia, the median cash (self-pay) price is $5,185 versus a median negotiated rate of $554 - about 9.4× 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 West Virginia?
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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Other West Virginia Hospitals for Appendectomy
These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in West Virginia. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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ACUITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - OHIO VALLEY, LP
3042385750 |
WHEELING, WV | Long Term Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ACUITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - OHIO VALLEY, LP
3049194300 |
WEIRTON, WV | Long Term Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ACUITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - OHIO VALLEY, LP
3049194300 |
WEIRTON, WV | Long Term Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ACUITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - OHIO VALLEY, LP
3042385750 |
WHEELING, WV | Long Term Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALECTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FAIRMONT LLC
3043677109 |
FAIRMONT, WV | General Acute Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALECTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES WHEELING LLC
3042348663 |
WHEELING, WV | General Acute Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BECKLEY VAMC
8282572333 |
BECKLEY, WV | General Acute Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BLUEFIELD HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
3043271100 |
BLUEFIELD, WV | General Acute Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BLUEFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3043271100 |
BLUEFIELD, WV | General Acute Care Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3043645156 |
GASSAWAY, WV | Critical Access Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3043645156 |
GASSAWAY, WV | Critical Access Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3043641153 |
GASSAWAY, WV | Critical Access Hospital | $1,300–$23,147 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
What matters before you schedule
ASC vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same appendectomy - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
What's on your bill
A appendectomy involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Facility Fee, Surgeon Professional Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this appendectomy changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for appendectomy before you schedule.
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