Prices at 3 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $15,155 — 163% above the US median ($5,769), roughly 19.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Lincoln, NE | $15,155 | $7,413 | — | — | — |
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. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $15,155 — about 19.1× the Medicare rate ($792). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,583).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Lincoln
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Woodhead, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Lincoln, NE | 34 |
| Jordan Hiatt, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 31 |
| Douglas Tewes, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Lincoln, NE | 15 |
| Ryan Baumert, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 14 |
| Kailin Mcclung, PA | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 12 |
| Dane Todd, MD | Sports Medicine | Lincoln, NE | 12 |
| Steven Gabriel, PA | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 12 |
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