Prices at 3 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$12,405
Chargemaster (median)
$12,405
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,100
Medicare pays
$898
Typical cash range: $12,405 – $12,405. The median cash price is about 13.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Lincoln, NE | $12,405 | $7,100 | — | — | 14.4% |
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.