Knee arthroscopy, meniscectomy medial and lateral in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Nebraska run from $1,005 to $4,100. The typical hospital charges $2,279. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,279
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $1,005Insurance typically pays $468Sticker price $1,117 | Lowest price of any hospital | $468 | $1,117 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $1,860Insurance typically pays $774Sticker price $2,067 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $774 | $2,067 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $2,698Insurance typically pays $968Sticker price $2,698 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $968 | $2,698 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $4,100Insurance typically pays $3,001Sticker price $5,857 | Highest price of any hospital | $3,001 | $5,857 |
Procedure code 29880. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.