Prices at 15 hospitals in Nebraska, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,964 — 23% below the US median ($3,855), roughly 4.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff, NE | $1,124 | $1,445 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | — |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha, NE | $2,580 | $5,111 | ★ 4/5 | 156 min | — |
| Gothenburg Health | Gothenburg, NE | $3,348 | $2,902 | — | 124 min | — |
| Faith Regional Health Services | Norfolk, NE | $3,639 | $5,702 | ★ 3/5 | 101 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 $2,964 — about 4.2× the Medicare rate ($698). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,396).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,766 list price could save about $1,802 (38%).
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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