Prices at 18 hospitals in Nebraska, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,554
Chargemaster (median)
$7,274
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$5,160
Medicare pays
$526
Typical cash range: $899 – $11,015.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Area Medical Center | Crete, NE | $899 | $1,423 | — | 100 min | 14.8% |
| Merrick Medical Center | Central City, NE | $899 | $1,423 | — | 125 min | 14.6% |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha, NE | $2,580 | $5,493 | ★ 4/5 | 156 min | 15.5% |
| Methodist Fremont Health | Fremont, NE | $4,501 | $10,706 | ★ 2/5 | 133 min | 14.9% |
| Faith Regional Health Services | Norfolk, NE | $4,554 | $6,112 | ★ 3/5 | 102 min | 13.8% |
| Pender Community Hospital | Pender, NE | $4,554 | $5,064 | — | 125 min | 15.1% |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff, NE | $7,625 | $5,846 | ★ 2/5 | 201 min | 14.9% |
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Lincoln, NE | $10,720 | $5,478 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | Columbus, NE | $12,196 | $6,112 | ★ 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.