Prices at 3 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,361 — about the US median ($1,389), roughly 9.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $1,133 | $489 | ★ 4/5 | — | 13.3% |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln, NE | $1,361 | $367 | ★ 3/5 | 117 min | 14.7% |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,401 | $603 | ★ 4/5 | 162 min | 15.0% |
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 July 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 $1,361 — about 9.0× the Medicare rate ($152). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($303).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,462 list price could save about $1,102 (45%).
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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