Prices at 3 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $304 — about the US median ($297), roughly 7.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $150 | $108 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln, NE | $304 | $278 | ★ 3/5 | 112 min | — |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $342 | $144 | ★ 4/5 | 158 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 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 $304 — about 7.5× the Medicare rate ($40). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($81).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $506 list price could save about $202 (40%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minhtriet Luu, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lincoln, NE | 214 |
| Kenneth Burton, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lincoln, NE | 135 |
| William Ingham, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lincoln, NE | 104 |
| Ayodale Odulate, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lincoln, NE | 52 |
| Michael Kowalke, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 49 |
| Daniel Ripa, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Lincoln, NE | 47 |
| Brad Webb, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Lincoln, NE | 44 |
| Steven Volin, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Lincoln, NE | 30 |
| John Hawkins, D.O. | Neurosurgery | Lincoln, NE | 20 |
| Keith Lawson, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Lincoln, NE | 14 |
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