How much does an appendicectomy cost?

Removal of the appendix through either open or key hole surgery.

Hospital cover

Procedure costs

Specialists & hospitals

Preparing for hospital

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An appendicectomy costs approximately: $6,235 - $7,747

These are approximate costs~ based on claims data by Medibank members with eligible+ hospital cover for a hospital admission at a Medibank Members' Choice Hospitals. They don’t include doctors’ fees and outpatient appointments where you aren’t admitted into hospital.

Out-of-pocket costs vary based on your cover, your specialists' fees and the hospital.

The chart below shows how costs are typically split between Medibank, Medicare and your out-of-pocket costs:

* Excess is based on your policy and varies from $0 - {{excess_max_cost}}. Some policies may have a Per-Day Payment arrangement. Medibank members can check their cover inclusions in their Cover Summary in My Medibank or call 132 331 to discuss their cover.

^ This represents the median amount for medical and hospital out-of-pocket costs. For 95% of eligible+ members out-of-pocket costs for this procedure typically did not exceed

$0.

^~This graph was compiled using the median figure for Medibank cost, Medicare cost, Excess, and out-of-pocket costs based on data for eligible⁺ members.

⁺The above costs for an appendicectomy reflect MBS item numbers 30572, 30720. Medibank pays benefits towards in-hospital medical services based on the MBS.

For Medibank to pay benefits towards this procedure, your hospital cover must include Digestive System or Hernia and Appendix as an Included or Restricted service. For Included services, we pay benefits towards the treatment, but you may still have some out-of-pocket costs. For Restricted services, we pay the minimum amount set by the government, which can mean higher out-of-pocket costs. You must also have served the relevant waiting period(s). Ask your specialist for the MBS item numbers that apply for your treatment. 

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