Thyroid biopsy, open in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 5 hospitals in Nebraska run from $223 to $1,548. The typical hospital charges $556. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $556
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
5 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 | $223Insurance typically pays $84Sticker price $223 | Lowest price of any hospital | $84 | $223 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $263Insurance typically pays $122Sticker price $263 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $122 | $263 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $556Insurance typically pays $651Sticker price $795 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $651 | $795 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $1,363Insurance typically pays $1,439Sticker price $1,515 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $1,439 | $1,515 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $1,548Insurance typically pays $1,495Sticker price $1,759 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,495 | $1,759 |
Procedure code 60100. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.