Prices at 3 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $323 — 14% below the US median ($374), roughly 2.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $307 | $397 | ★ 4/5 | 162 min | 15.0% |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln, NE | $340 | $378 | ★ 3/5 | 117 min | 14.7% |
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 $323 — about 2.7× the Medicare rate ($121). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($242).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $590 list price could save about $266 (45%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sutton, MD | Dermatology | Lincoln, NE | 86 |
| Leigh Sutton, MD | Dermatology | Lincoln, NE | 46 |
| Erin Hegge, PA | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 43 |
| Jessica Harms, M.D. | Dermatology | Lincoln, NE | 33 |
| Michelle Sitzman, PA | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 28 |
| Tyler Evans, MD | Dermatology | Lincoln, NE | 20 |
| Nicolette Netz, PA | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 19 |
| Jay Arthur, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Lincoln, NE | 14 |
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