Prices at 5 hospitals in Omaha, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $8,426 — 35% above the US median ($6,238), roughly 11.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha, NE | $3,825 | $7,426 | ★ 4/5 | 156 min | 15.5% |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc | Omaha, NE | $13,027 | $7,579 | — | — | 14.0% |
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. Data last updated June 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 $8,426 — about 11.5× the Medicare rate ($735). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,469).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $13,997 list price could save about $5,571 (40%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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