Hernia repair (inguinal) in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 6 hospitals in Nebraska run from $1,025 to $5,495. The typical hospital charges $1,711. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,711
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $1,025Insurance typically pays $533Sticker price $1,025 | Lowest price of any hospital | $533 | $1,025 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $1,182Insurance typically pays $706Sticker price $1,313 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $706 | $1,313 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $1,312Insurance typically pays $860Sticker price $1,458 | Cheaper than 60% of hospitals | $860 | $1,458 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $2,110Insurance typically pays $903Sticker price $2,110 | Pricier than 60% of hospitals | $903 | $2,110 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $2,621Insurance typically pays $1,256Sticker price $2,912 | Pricier than 80% of hospitals | $1,256 | $2,912 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $5,495Insurance typically pays $3,264Sticker price $7,850 | Highest price of any hospital | $3,264 | $7,850 |
Procedure code 49505. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.