Price Checker / CPT 44900
How much does I&d Appendix Abscess Open cost?
CPT 44900 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.9x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,300–$1,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,000 is $2,600 over the fair price (about 2.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for I&d Appendix Abscess Open
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster, TX | $4,000 | — | 276% |
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About I&d Appendix Abscess Open
CPT code 44900 refers to i&d appendix abscess open (billing description: "I&d appendix abscess open"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $744 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $744 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.