Prices at 4 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$30
Chargemaster (median)
$57
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7
Medicare pays
$5
Typical cash range: $21 – $38. The median cash price is about 6.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Lincoln, NE | $20 | $15 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $25 | $8 | ★ 4/5 | — | 13.3% |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln, NE | $35 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 117 min | 14.7% |
| Chi Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $39 | $5 | ★ 4/5 | 162 min | 15.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.