Prices at 11 hospitals in Nebraska, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,430
Chargemaster (median)
$1,506
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,302
Medicare pays
$535
Typical cash range: $1,430 – $1,430. The median cash price is about 2.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | Columbus, NE | $1,430 | $495 | ★ 3/5 | 122 min | 14.1% |
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.