Prices at 4 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $230 — 17% below the US median ($278), roughly 5.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $139 | $108 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Lincoln, NE | $150 | $89 | — | — | — |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $310 | $132 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | — |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln, NE | $340 | $207 | ★ 3/5 | 112 min | — |
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 September 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 $230 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($42). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($85).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $434 list price could save about $204 (47%).
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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