Bone biopsy, deep in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 3 hospitals in Nebraska run from $1,708 to $4,493. The typical hospital charges $2,173. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,173
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
3 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $1,708Insurance typically pays $1,498Sticker price $2,440 | Lowest price of any hospital | $1,498 | $2,440 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $2,173Insurance typically pays $2,012Sticker price $2,414 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $2,012 | $2,414 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $4,493Insurance typically pays $4,289Sticker price $5,106 | Highest price of any hospital | $4,289 | $5,106 |
Procedure code 20225. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.